Paterswoldsemeer Beach – The Helper Windmill loop from Eelderwolde

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Paterswoldsemeer Beach – The Helper Windmill loop from Eelderwolde

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Paterswoldsemeer Beach – The Helper Windmill loop from Eelderwolde

01:21

22.9km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 12.3 km for 361 m

Closed: • Saturday: 6:00 AM-7:00 PM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.12 km

View of Paterswoldsemeer Lake

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You will easily miss the turn-off from the cycle path to the lake here. There are 2 benches on both sides of the boat shed. A great place to rest and enjoy the view

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2.78 km

Viewpoint Paterswoldse lake

Highlight • Lake

This is the right place for a drink and a bite to eat.

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3.07 km

Paterswoldsemeer Beach

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Small beach at the Paterswoldsemeer. Nice view of the lake.

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5.89 km

The Helper Windmill

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The Helper Mill is named after the Helpman polder that he drained from 1863. In the 1960s the mill was out of use and fell into disrepair. In 1971 it …

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6.19 km

Nijveenstersluis Drawbridge

Highlight • Bridge

Nijveenster locker, beautiful old, still working, closes with a drawbridge

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7.31 km

Hoornsemeer

Highlight • Lake

It is wonderful here to enjoy the Hoornsemeer, which flows into the Paterswoldsemeer.

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12.5 km

The Korenbeurs, Groningen

Highlight • Historical Site

The Korenbeurs of Groningen is located at the Vismarkt. The stock exchange was built between 1862 and 1865 to replace two smaller stock exchange buildings. The building with its striking …

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16.0 km

Canal with houseboats

Highlight • River

Beautiful this form of living, typically Dutch

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22.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

3.38 km

3.22 km

127 m

123 m

107 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.0 km

3.59 km

3.02 km

196 m

152 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

16°C

7°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

September 1, 2023,Von Groningen rund um das Paterswoldsemeer und am Kanal zurück.

From Groningen via great cycle paths through parks and then along the canal around the Paterswoldseer and back. Very varied!

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May 17, 2022,Rondje Paterswoldsemeer en stadspark

Didn't quite go as planned. Little frustration with closed roads

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March 9, 2025,mooi weer, rondje meer

The weather is beautiful. I came back to Groningen by bus after visiting my dad and I thought "we're just going for it". And it worked! Lovely cycling. Another cycling goal achieved! Next goal to Assen from Groningen 💪

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