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

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Alphen Aan Den Rijn

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

Moderate

3.9

(36)

159

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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

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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

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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

10.2 km

2.10 km

1.49 km

438 m

344 m

Surfaces

9.92 km

3.21 km

1.36 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 1 September

21°C

12°C

30 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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

View of Nieuwkoopse Plassen

Kwakelbrug Between Zuideinderplas and Kleine Polder

Boardwalk Along the Meijepad

Bench Along the Meijepad

The Meije Water Tower

Pietje Potlood Water Tower

Traditional farmhouse with drawbridge on the Meije

Veldzichtpad Across the Meadows to Zwammerdam

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