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Kinderdijk Windmills

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    Location: Alblasserdam, South Holland, Netherlands

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    August 11, 2024

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    Beautiful walking location between water and windmills...
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    April 30, 2022

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    The Kinderdijk mills are nineteen mills in the northwest of the Alblasserwaard, a region in the Dutch province of South Holland. Although they are referred to as belonging to the …
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    January 24, 2024

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    The Kinderdijk mills are one of the most famous sights in the Netherlands. They are a group of 19 wind pumps that are used to pump the water from the polders to make the land suitable for agriculture. The mills pump the water into the Nieuwen Waterschap, which flows into the river Lek. They were built in the 18th century after the older canal systems proved ineffective.

    The waterways, which also separate the polders, also divide the mills into several groups:
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    1. Kinderdijk Windmills – Kinderdijk Windmills loop from Kinderdijk

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

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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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