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Drenthe

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Oostpolder Birdwatching Tower – Meerwijck Beach loop from Noordlaren

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Hiking trails & Routes

Netherlands

Drenthe

Tynaarlo

Oostpolder Birdwatching Tower – Meerwijck Beach loop from Noordlaren

Moderate

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156

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Oostpolder Birdwatching Tower – Meerwijck Beach loop from Noordlaren

04:28

17.7km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. 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: April 22, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 9.57 km for 304 m

Closed: • sunset-sunrise (otherwise open)

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3.21 km

Oostpolder Birdwatching Tower

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Nice place for a break, whether you like bird watching or not;)

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3.29 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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4.00 km

View of Zuidlaardermeer

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A wide view over the Zuidlaardermeer, where water, reed fields and vast skies come together. From this spot you look out over the quiet lake, where water birds can often …

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5.55 km

Self-Service Ferry Drentsche Diep

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Ferry is open from april 1st- september 30th

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6.41 km

Meerwijck Beach

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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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14.4 km

De Boezemvriend Windmill

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'De Boezemriend', which is a beautiful name for a windmill, is the only eight-sided polder mill in the province of Drenthe. The mill (from 1871) is still working and is served by volunteers.

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