Zevenhuizerplas Pontoon Bridge – Nesselande Beach loop from Nieuw Verlaat

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Zevenhuizerplas Pontoon Bridge – Nesselande Beach loop from Nieuw Verlaat

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Zevenhuizerplas Pontoon Bridge – Nesselande Beach loop from Nieuw Verlaat

02:25

9.59km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.68 km

View of Nesselanden from Zevenhuizerplas

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2.07 km

Zevenhuizerplas Dive Site

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This is where I got my rescue diver. Not a great place but for training nice and close to home. Also a place where fishermen like to go into the …

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3.84 km

Swallow Nesting Wall at the Zevenhuizerplas

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The nesting wall at the Zevenhuizerplas is specially designed for swallows and offers these birds a safe place to breed. Situated on the waterfront, the wall attracts many swallows during …

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4.41 km

Zevenhuizerplas Pontoon Bridge

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Via this bridge you can take a detour over the island in the Zevenhuizerplas. The reason to make it a highlight is the construction: it is a pontoon bridge with …

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5.57 km

View of Zevenhuizerplas Lake

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A walk around this lake never gets boring. Also fun to do in the evening when the sun is setting.

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5.82 km

Nesselande Beach

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Nice to walk along - and I come here very often - but during the summer holidays I prefer to stay away. Still a bit too much behavior that is not my own.

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7.15 km

View of the Zevenhuizerplas

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There are several parking possibilities on the south side. But you can also take the metro to De Tochten or Nesselanden. The round becomes a bit longer but for most walkers still fine to do.

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9.59 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.56 km

3.03 km

974 m

462 m

370 m

209 m

Surfaces

2.80 km

2.66 km

1.99 km

1.38 km

671 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 23 October

13°C

9°C

80 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

December 28, 2025,Rondje Zevenhuizerplas

Lovely walk around the Zevenhuizerplas, and enjoyed a pancake

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September 11, 2022,rondje zevenhuizerplas

Quiet Sunday afternoon round after family visit
The side of Zevenhuizen is beautiful nature.
The Nesselande side has a lot of new construction.

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January 22, 2023,Rondje Zevenhuizerplas

The starting point of this varied walk around the Zevenhuizerplas is the Nesselande parking lot in Rotterdam. This lake was created by sand extraction. It is now part of a nature and recreation area.
Tip: halfway along the route you will pass the cozy atmospheric restaurant "De Strandgaper".

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March 19, 2025,Zonsondergang op de Zevenhuizerplas

The weather was great so after dinner we went out. Many water birds gather around the pond during the breeding season. In the dark it is not possible to take pictures but all those sounds are wonderful.

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January 1, 2024,Rondje 7Huizerplas

The first round of the new year. A nice distance on a quiet morning. I think a lot of people were still inside with a hangover. Quite a breeze and the occasional drop. Varied route, open then sheltered again. Quite a few people did their own New Year's dive. You can also do this route in spring and autumn!

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May 1, 2026,Zomerse Zevenhuizerplas

Paul and I don't do crazy things every Friday like last week :-)
Just get an early start and this route never gets boring. Nice coffee with a pastry to go…………

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August 24, 2025,7huizerplas

It's still a nice walk. It's a shame about the 911 call and all the people rushing to help.
If you can't help, just keep cycling or walking.

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January 15, 2026,Zevenhuizerplas in de regen

Our schedule is jam-packed with practical appointments for the first two months (dentist, passport, plasterer, painter, new floor), so we can't be too picky about when we'll play outside.
So, I just walked around our "home puddle" in the rain.
The plan was to stop at Pannekoe for a cup of coffee and a small pancake.
When I got there, …

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