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The Wasmeer is a special place in nature, perfect for cycling along the smooth gravel cycle path, or for stopping at the birdwatching hut for some birdwatching.

What a beautiful piece of nature

beautiful piece with water.

The washing lakes were once used by farmers to wash their sheep before shearing. That's where the name comes from. Source: https://www.geopark-heuvelrug.nl/groot-wasmeer-t-bluk-en-leeuwenkuil/

In 1932 the area became the property of the municipality of Hilversum. In the 19th and 20th centuries, the site was used as a flow field for the adjacent sewage treatment plant. Industries from Hilversum-East also discharged their wastewater there.[2] As a result, many toxic substances ended up in the soil. Nature in the area had become very nutrient-rich due to all the phosphates in the soil. The area became overgrown with reeds and willows. When the area dried up in a hot, dry summer, the contaminated sludge began to drift. This created a dangerous situation. In the summer of 2003, therefore, a radical remediation was started, which was completed in 2011.

The path runs on the separation between the area of the Ankeveense lakes and the Spiegelplas. From this path there is a nice view over the large Spiegelplas where water sports are also possible.

From here you have a beautiful view over the serene water of the Ankeveen lakes. Take food and drinks with you during your trip and settle down here for a picnic in a quiet and beautiful piece of nature.

A fantastic beautiful path with beautiful views over the lake, characteristic trees and benches in various places