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Bergen

Reindersmeer Lock

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Reindersmeer Lock

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Reindersmeer Lock

Recommended by 520 hikers out of 535

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Please check local regulations for: De Maasduinen

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    Location: Bergen, Limburg, Netherlands

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    1. Royal Dutch Touring Club route 'New nature in the Maasduinen' - National Park De Maasduinen

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    2. View of Reindersmeer – Sandy Plains of Reindersmeer loop from Well

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

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    3. Along water and heathland - National Park The Maasduinen

    21.5km

    05:26

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    September 30, 2024

    This lock is no longer in use. Between 1971 and 2001, more than 22 thousand ships with sand and gravel sailed through this lock. The lock was counted out of use in 2001. A brasserie (Bosbrasserie In de sluis) and the visitor centre De Maasduinen are located on the inner head.

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      September 19, 2021

      Be sure to walk down once. Nice perspective on the surroundings!

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        June 6, 2021

        Interesting views. It's impressive to see how many ships used to go back and forth here ...

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          February 20, 2022

          "...The Reindersmeer is a sand extraction site from the last century that was converted into a nature reserve. At the same time, the hole was filled with groundwater. This created a special puddle. At this time, a lock complex was built to prevent the area drained towards the Meuse and dried up massively..."
          bosbrasserieindesluis.nl/de/geschichte

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            May 23, 2022

            The lock should be committed..a great experience.

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              July 22, 2023

              Maasduinen Nature Park with the Reindersmeer and Leukermeer is one of the most beautiful locations in the Netherlands.
              There are various options to start the right walk or bike tour.

              My preference for walking is to start at Wezerweg 430, where there is a small parking lot. From here you walk through Bosserheide and cross the Wezerweg again a little further. Then you walk to the Reindersmeer and then go towards the Ferry Ferry (by turning the wheel you can pull it to the right bank.

              Then you can get to the other side with about 8 people pulling on a steel cable. Tip: I always take a pair of cycling gloves with me. Steel cable.
              On the other side, the ring road now follows to Restaurant Brasserie de Sluis to strengthen the inner man here. A beautiful location, built completely over the Weir or Sluis.

              After the break it continues past the Leukermeer and the fantastic Stepping Stones that lie at the Strandbad Seuernheide and which invite you to walk over them (at least those who feel confident?)
              Just when the Leuker marina comes into view, you can take a path to the left and then right again. You then walk towards Het Leuken and then back through Well to the Parking lot. Trust me that all hikers will enjoy this extremely beautiful walk. Greetz Koos

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                October 22, 2022

                Bosbrasserie In de Sluis and Visitor Center NP Maasduinen

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                  August 1, 2023

                  Yeah great! There is a visitor center with lots of information about Reindersmeer, a clean toilet, free parking and a restaurant with a terrace on the lake and a wonderful view.

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                    May 5, 2024

                    Beautiful old lock between two lakes.

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                      August 16, 2024

                      🚤 Lock at Reindersmeer: Technology meets nature 🌿

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                        September 6, 2024

                        Beautiful hiking trails and rest areas around the Reindersmeer

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                          June 19, 2023

                          Certainly very interesting to look at

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                            August 31, 2024

                            Former lock, now visitor centre

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                              August 21, 2023

                              A bike or walking tour to the Maasduinen is a highlight at any time of the year.

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                                April 26, 2025

                                There is also ice cream here

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                                  October 5, 2024

                                  Between 1971 and 2001, more than 22 thousand ships with sand and gravel passed through this lock. The lock was counted out of use in 2001. A brasserie and visitor centre are located in the inner head.

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                                    April 23, 2025

                                    The Reindersmeer, created by sand and gravel mining, is more than 20 meters deep in some places (see information panels along the geological trail) and is strikingly blue. The lock prevents the Reindersmeer from draining.

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                                      Location: Bergen, Limburg, Netherlands

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