Meerwijck Beach – Onnerpolder Nature Reserve loop from Veendam

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Meerwijck Beach – Onnerpolder Nature Reserve loop from Veendam

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Meerwijck Beach – Onnerpolder Nature Reserve loop from Veendam

02:53

49.0km

80m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 20.2 km for 40 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.58 km

Borgercompagniester diep

Lake

11.8 km

Kiel-Windeweer

Highlight • Settlement

Kiel-Windeweer is the clearest example of typical Zeilendorf development. The village is 100 meters wide and six kilometers long. A varied line with houses and cottages along the canal Kieldiep. The lock keeper's house from 1885 is a cultural monument.

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15.7 km

Leine Bridge

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Beautiful area

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19.6 km

Meerwijck Beach

Highlight • Beach

A refreshing place to take a dip in the Zuidelaardermeer.

Didn't bring swimwear? You can also get a refreshing drink at Beach Club Vifero. View the opening hours for the high and low season at: beachclubvifero.nl/openingstijden

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20.2 km

Ferry Meerwijck

Highlight • Rest Area

Now back in use. Self-service by means of a crank, you can train your arms and give your legs a rest :-) On the Meerwijck side you have to cross the campsite.

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20.6 km

New ferry at Poldervaart

Highlight • Structure

after the old ferry got old, it was replaced by a new one (two months ago) as of August 2023. The new one is now a little further down and is powered by a motor.

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20.6 km

Onnerpolder Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

West of the Drentse Diep (the canalized course of the Hunze near the Zuidlaardermeer) lies the Onnerpolder, which in turn is part of the higher and more parceled sandy soils of the Hondsrug.

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23.0 km

Leinwijk Observation Tower at the Zuidlaardermeer

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful lookout tower over the Zuidlaardermeer. You can go there by boat or by bike or on foot and enjoy the great view. You can also picnic on the jetty!

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