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Maeslantkering Flood Barrier

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Maeslantkering Flood Barrier

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    1. Maeslantkering Flood Barrier – View of the Maeslantkering loop from Hoek van Holland Strand

    58.0km

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    100m

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Intermediate

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    October 26, 2022

    The Maeslantkering, near Hoek van Holland, is a gigantic flood barrier with the largest movable parts in the world. It can withstand a large tidal wave of 5 meters above NAP. This 'closes automatically' megastructure, built between '91 and '97, consists of two enormous doors that can close in two hours. Although it works automatically, a Rijkswaterstaat team always keeps an eye out for manual actions when expected high water levels.

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      June 20, 2025

      Great technology, gigantic construction.

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        Location: Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

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