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Schoonhoven Water Tower

Schoonhoven Water Tower

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Schoonhoven Water Tower

Name: Schoonhoven Water Tower
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Location: Schoonhoven, South Holland, Netherlands

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1. Springerpark Music Pavilion – Veerpoort Schoonhoven loop from Schoonhoven

4.19km

01:04

10m

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2. Vlist Waterway and Windmill – Bonrepasmolen loop from Schoonhoven

12.8km

03:13

10m

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

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3. Schoonhoven – Veerpoort Schoonhoven loop from Schoonhoven

5.05km

01:16

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Niek 🇳🇱

September 9, 2025

Schoonhoven's water tower was built in 1901 in the Neo-Renaissance style with chalet influences and stands approximately 50 meters tall. Once part of the water supply system, it is now a national monument with residential functions and a holiday apartment. The tower is a striking landmark on the Lek River and a symbol of the city.

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Martijn

March 15, 2022

The water tower was built in 1901 to a design by architect F.A. de Jongh for the first water supply network in the Krimpenerwaard. The 50 meter high tower has an iron flat bottom water reservoir with a volume of 150 m³. A 6 m high iron standpipe has been incorporated into the spire, which could be used to put extra pressure on the system in the event of an emergency.

Until 1982, the water tower served to put pressure on the Schoonhoven water supply network. After a period of vacancy and decay, the monument was bought in 1992 for one guilder. The water tower now houses a silver gallery.

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Hebari Hike&Bike

November 6, 2024

One of the most beautiful water towers we have seen so far. Maybe worth taking a look in Zwijndrecht and Nijkerk at the water towers of the same designer and builder

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1. Springerpark Music Pavilion – Veerpoort Schoonhoven loop from Schoonhoven

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