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Lauwersmeer National Park

Natural Monuments

Lauwersmeer National Park

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Lauwersmeer National Park

Name: Lauwersmeer National Park
Rating: 2

Recommended by 186 cyclists

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Location: Dongeradeel, Friesland, Netherlands

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1. Lauwersmeer National Park – Lauwersmeer National Park loop from De Skâns-Oostmahorn

43.9km

02:30

50m

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2. Lauwersmeer National Park – Lauwersmeer National Park loop from Eanjum

36.5km

02:09

40m

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3. Lake Lauwersmeer – Lauwersmeer National Park loop from Warfstermolen

37.5km

02:09

30m

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

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Alwin R 🚲

May 31, 2024

Geography

The Lauwerszee, an inlet named after the river Lauwers, used to be open to the Wadden Sea. After the storm surge of 1953, fears of flooding led to plans for a dam, which was completed in 1969. The inlet became a closed lake, now called the Lauwersmeer, and the higher seabed (the former mudflats) was drained. The reclaimed land was left completely to itself for the first few years, so that the flora and fauna typical of the area could establish themselves.

The area has a predominantly open character, although there is a forest called the Ballastplaatbos near Lauwersoog and the Zomerhuisbos forest area to the south near Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen. Larger areas of the park are not accessible to the public, while the lake is also open to boats in its deeper areas. The shallow lakes and wetlands may not be entered for reasons of landscape protection.

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Alwin R 🚲

May 31, 2024

Flora and fauna

The park is home to a variety of orchids, marsh marigolds and wild roses. The open areas are protected from overgrowth by grazing Scottish Highland cattle. In addition to the cattle, a population of Konik horses has also been established in the national park. The national park is an important resting place for migratory birds on their journeys. In addition to common waterfowl such as geese and ducks, rarer species such as the kingfisher or birds of prey such as sea eagles and peregrine falcons can also be observed. Flamingos have also been spotted in the national park.

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Rilo

August 3, 2025

An Eldorado for waterfowl

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Elevation 40 m

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Location: Dongeradeel, Friesland, Netherlands

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Lauwersmeer National Park

1. Lauwersmeer National Park – Lauwersmeer National Park loop from De Skâns-Oostmahorn

2. Lauwersmeer National Park – Lauwersmeer National Park loop from Eanjum

3. Lake Lauwersmeer – Lauwersmeer National Park loop from Warfstermolen

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