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The Waterwolf Sculpture

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The Waterwolf Sculpture

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  • Location: Haarlemmermeer, North Holland, Netherlands

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    August 14, 2024

    Mountain biking

    20 tons of steel, hundreds of meters of welding and many, many hours of work. There is no other way to describe it than a mega project. But both the artist duo responsible (Maree Blok and Bas Lugthart) and the builders of the structure did a good job.

    The work of art is now 100% finished, including lettering and a loudspeaker that makes quiet running water trickle when you stand in front of the lettering. The work was made of Corten steel and has now taken on the typical rust-brown color.
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    April 25, 2025

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    The Waterwolf is a reminder of the lake that was here before the Haarlemmermeer existed. It was a wild lake and due to storms and peat excavations it became increasingly larger and more dangerous. Many villages disappeared in the waves during storms. In 1852 the lake was drained and the Haarlemmermeerpolder was created. The statue is 20 m long and 6 m high, made by Maree Blok and Bas Lugthart. (June 2024)
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    The Waterwolf Sculpture – Spottersheuvel loop from Overbos Zuid

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    Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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    Location: Haarlemmermeer, North Holland, Netherlands

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