Exit from Portengen – Observation Tower De Grote Sniep loop from Landje van Herman

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Exit from Portengen – Observation Tower De Grote Sniep loop from Landje van Herman

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Exit from Portengen – Observation Tower De Grote Sniep loop from Landje van Herman

01:53

7.48km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.77 km for 554 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 5.81 km for 671 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.75 km

Exit from Portengen

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You walk on a gravel path with beautiful pollard willows along the path.

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2.26 km

Gravel section - Exit from Portengen

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2.38 km

Walking Junction 52

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Part of the Utrecht walking network. Source: wandelnet.planner.routemaker.nl/planner/wandelen

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4.46 km

Walking junction 43

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Nice path, now quite muddy due to heavy rainfall, but doable. Also seems like a nice path to walk in better weather and drier conditions. Definitely want to go back again in spring/summer.

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4.83 km

Viewpoint

5.67 km

Beautiful path with view on Vinkeveen

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From this path you can see Vinkeveen in the distance. It is best to take binoculars with you because there are many birds to spot here

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5.81 km

Then and Now Walk

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The Armenian Land of Ruwiel is a piece of land originally belonging to the Lord of Ruwiel. The Lord was governor of his court Ruwiel. He made sure that the …

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6.65 km

Observation Tower De Grote Sniep

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delicious coffee with pastries in a unique place.

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7.34 km

What is special about the Dooijersluis pumping station is that fish can swim through it from both sides. You can visit the pumping station. From the roof you have a beautiful view over the polder and the canal.

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7.48 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.33 km

3.00 km

647 m

482 m

Surfaces

3.29 km

2.67 km

733 m

464 m

183 m

127 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

18°C

8°C

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Comments

January 14, 2024,Rondje vanuit Kockengen

Nice short route, despite the gray weather. A visit to this Bosdijk recreational area in clear, dry weather in the spring certainly seems worthwhile to me. So let's plan it!

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March 20, 2022,Wandeling over prachtige kades door de polder bij Kockengen.

Nice, easy walk right through the polder near Kockengen. Beautiful views and a place for a cup of coffee / tea en route with delicious apple pie. Small piece of public road, rest unpaved quays.

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