The Meije Water Tower – Pietje Potlood Water Tower loop from Zwammerdam

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The Meije Water Tower – Pietje Potlood Water Tower loop from Zwammerdam

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The Meije Water Tower – Pietje Potlood Water Tower loop from Zwammerdam

03:40

14.6km

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 17, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 483 m for 43 m

After 736 m for 12 m

After 6.04 km for 8 m

After 14.0 km for 43 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

5.88 km

Kwakelbrug Between Zuideinderplas and Kleine Polder

Highlight • Bridge

nice view on the two seas

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6.29 km

Boardwalk Along the Meijepad

Highlight • Trail

Thanks to this platform you have a direct view of the Nieuwkoopse Plassen. There are 2 of this type of decking.

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6.62 km

The Meije Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

This water tower is also called De Potlood.

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7.53 km

Pietje Potlood Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

Built in 1931 / '32. Water reservoir with a capacity of 450 m3. Now out of action.

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8.54 km

Traditional farmhouse with drawbridge on the Meije

Highlight • Structure

On the peat river Meije. Seems to be busy in the summer.

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11.7 km

Veldzichtpad Across the Meadows to Zwammerdam

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closed from mid-April to mid-June. It can be very soggy. Good waterproof shoes recommended.

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14.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

1.77 km

1.27 km

565 m

421 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

3.19 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 23 October

13°C

9°C

77 %

Additional weather tips

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

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Comments

July 26, 2024,Vlonder langs het Meijepad (1) – Watertoren 'Pietje potlood'. rondtocht vanuit Nieuwkoop

A day at Nieuwkoop, lovely along the lakes and the Meije

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August 4, 2023,Rondje Nieuwkoop, De Meije, Zwammerdam.

Again in the footsteps of @Aad en Milla Nice walk across the lake. De Meije is always beautiful, but heavy traffic on some days. Notice at the end, at number 12 they have a pretty vicious sheepdog. So run fast! From March 15 to June 15, the following segment is closed due to breeding season. The last part along the …

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August 5, 2023,Zwammerdam, Nieuwkoop, Meije

It was dry when we started this very nice walk on narrow old roads. We had a lot to talk about about holidays, motorhomes, caravans and tents. Finally being able to enjoy coffee with apple pie on a terrace. And still dived into the polder for the last part to follow part of the waterline path! And, when we just …

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June 16, 2024,Rondje door de meije vanuit Nieuwkoop-via zwammerdam weer terug.

Made a tour by the girl, past Pietje pencil ✏️ and along the decking paths.
Had a small shower and saw a lot of dark willows, but many of them were already dry.

Via Zwammerdam back to the start of the route.

Happy Father's Day to all other fathers 💙.
🚴‍♂️🌿✏️🌊🥾🤫.

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