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Blue Lake

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Blue Lake

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  • Location: Westerveld, Drenthe, Netherlands

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    September 30, 2023

    Hiking

    The lake was created in 1905 by sand-suction work by the Albino limestone factory. The water of the lake owes its color to the local glauconite found in the water. This is a mineral with a dark green color. Source: reisreport.nl/blauw-meer-in-drenthe
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    May 10, 2020

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    Beautiful path along the water of the Blaauwe lake
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    March 3, 2026

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    The Blauwe Meer recreational lake is located within the Leggelderveld nature reserve, southeast of the village of Hoogersmilde. The lake is surrounded by trees and was created by sand extraction. …
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    West Shore of Het Blauwe Meer – Blue Lake loop from Achterste Zandduinen

    9.40km

    02:22

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 20 m

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    Location: Westerveld, Drenthe, Netherlands

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