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Reeuwijk Lakes

Reeuwijk Lakes

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Reeuwijk Lakes

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Broekvelden, Vettenbroek & Polder Stein

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Location: Reeuwijk, South Holland, Netherlands

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Marieke Duchatteau

November 14, 2025

The Reeuwijkse Plassen consist of thirteen lakes, twelve of which were created by peat extraction in the 18th century. One lake, the Broekvelden/Vettenbroek, was only created in the 20th century by sand extraction. Today, many of the lakes are used for water recreation.

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Gastheerg

April 22, 2025

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The view over these lakes is great. There are quite a few lakes, each with its own name.

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Niek 🇳🇱

November 15, 2025

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The Reeuwijkse Plassen are a long, elongated water and nature reserve near Gouda, created by medieval peat extraction. It's a popular area for walking, cycling, and especially for boating and stand-up paddleboarding. Around the lakes, you'll find beaches, nature, and charming restaurants and cafes, especially near Reeuwijk-Brug.

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Elevation 40 m

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