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Viewing Platform on the Water – Willeskop Observation Tower loop from Oudewater

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Utrecht

Oudewater

Viewing Platform on the Water – Willeskop Observation Tower loop from Oudewater

Moderate

4.7

(32)

190

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Viewing Platform on the Water – Willeskop Observation Tower loop from Oudewater

02:39

10.6km

10m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 7.80 km for 1.37 km

Waypoints

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Parking

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1.20 km

Viewing Platform on the Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful point with a beautiful view over the water

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1.41 km

Ferry Pull Hollandse IJssel Path

Highlight • Bridge

Please note that during part of the year you cannot walk here due to the breeding season!

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1.52 km

Willeskop Nature Trails Along the Water

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When it rains a lot, the paths are very muddy.

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2.19 km

Bosman Windmill in Piershil

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The windmill isn't located in Pershil. That town is in the Hoeksewaard region. Bosman had his forge there, and the windmills were often stamped with the Bosman-Pershil imprint. This one …

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3.34 km

Narrow bridge

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Nice little narrow bridge. Please note that it can be slippery.

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5.64 km

Willeskop Observation Tower

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From the watchtower you have a beautiful view of the Willeskop nature reserve and the surrounding area. The area is home to all kinds of plant and animal species.

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6.38 km

Wheelbarrow bench

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A large wheelbarrow stands here as a landmark and bench to sit for a while, as part of the walking routes in this area.

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9.92 km

Willeskop Nature Reserve

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A wonderful place for walking and bird watching. You can walk on old grass dikes with a piece of protected nature reserve with beautiful and rare birds, sandwiched in grassland …

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10.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.54 km

658 m

339 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.41 km

720 m

225 m

141 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 24 August

25°C

12°C

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

February 27, 2022,Klompenpad Benedeneindsepad

Discover the beautiful area of the Lopiker and Utrecht values. Walking through a wetland nature reserve and a cultural-historical agricultural landscape. Enjoy different birds, hares, vistas and village stories. Clogs on and go!

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December 30, 2021,🇳🇱 Klompenpad: Benedeneindsepad

A clog path with justice. I really should have had clogs because it was so muddy. Nevertheless. It was a slow trip because you really had to watch out. Luckily I didn't “slip” 😉.
It's a beautiful trail but more for the summer. Because between March and July you are not allowed to walk there because of the breeding season. …

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August 13, 2022,Rondje buitengebied bij Benschop.

Klompenpad Benedeneindsepad.
Beautiful area.
Approach route as extra.

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Viewing Platform on the Water – Willeskop Observation Tower loop from Oudewater

Viewing Platform on the Water

Ferry Pull Hollandse IJssel Path

Willeskop Nature Trails Along the Water

Bosman Windmill in Piershil

Narrow bridge

Willeskop Observation Tower

Wheelbarrow bench

Willeskop Nature Reserve

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