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Alphen Aan Den Rijn

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

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Mountain biking trails

Netherlands

South Holland

Alphen Aan Den Rijn

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

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

01:26

26.7km

20m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.1 km for 174 m

After 21.6 km for 111 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.75 km

Swimming Beach at Nieuwkoopse Plassen

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Lovely place for lunch or just a drink.

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7.82 km

Meijepad Cycle Path and Nieuwkoop Water Tower

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very beautiful (small) path on a dike.....water left...water right! And a cute white bridge.
Note: You have to go through a gate twice and it's in a silence area!

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9.49 km

The Meije Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

This water tower is also called De Potlood.

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9.65 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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16.8 km

De Dikke Molen

Highlight • Monument

The Dikke Molen (Fat Mill) was built in 1674, making it over 350 years old! It's a so-called ground-sailer; its sails graze the ground. Previously, the mill drained the Zuid- …

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18.9 km

Oude Rijn Riverside Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Oude Rijn was an important transport artery for the Romans. Today you follow in their footsteps by following a large stretch along this river.

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20.3 km

View of the Gouwesluis Lift Bridge

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The imposing Gouwesluis Lift Bridge, built in 1938, spans the Gouwe at Alphen aan den Rijn and is an iconic national monument. With its steel construction and characteristic lifting towers, …

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26.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

4.49 km

2.67 km

1.90 km

1.10 km

Surfaces

14.3 km

9.87 km

1.67 km

489 m

384 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 16 June

23°C

13°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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

Swimming Beach at Nieuwkoopse Plassen

Meijepad Cycle Path and Nieuwkoop Water Tower

The Meije Water Tower

Pietje Potlood Water Tower

De Dikke Molen

Oude Rijn Riverside Path

View of the Gouwesluis Lift Bridge

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