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De Dikke Molen

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De Dikke Molen

Name: De Dikke Molen
Rating: 2

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Location: Alphen Aan Den Rijn, South Holland, Netherlands

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1. De Dikke Molen – Aarlanderveen Four Windmills loop from Zwammerdam

13.9km

03:29

10m

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

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2. De Dikke Molen – Oude Rijn Riverside Path loop from Kortsteekterbuurt

26.5km

06:40

30m

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

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3. Oude Rijn Riverside Path – De Dikke Molen loop from Gouwsluis

10.3km

02:36

10m

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

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Marieke Duchatteau

November 14, 2025

The Dikke Molen (Fat Mill) was built in 1674, making it over 350 years old! It's a so-called ground-sailer; its sails graze the ground. Previously, the mill drained the Zuid- and Noordeinderpolder. Today, the mill is privately owned and can be visited by appointment.

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Pauline van der Waal

March 31, 2021

The Dikke Molen is a polder mill that previously drained the South and Noordeinder polder.

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Ainhoa

June 23, 2021

The fat mill is a beautiful windmill

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Location: Alphen Aan Den Rijn, South Holland, Netherlands

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De Dikke Molen

1. De Dikke Molen – Aarlanderveen Four Windmills loop from Zwammerdam

2. De Dikke Molen – Oude Rijn Riverside Path loop from Kortsteekterbuurt

3. Oude Rijn Riverside Path – De Dikke Molen loop from Gouwsluis

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