Vrouw Vennemolen (Oude Ade) – Lijkermolen loop from Leiden Centraal

Vrouw Vennemolen (Oude Ade) – Lijkermolen loop from Leiden Centraal

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Vrouw Vennemolen (Oude Ade) – Lijkermolen loop from Leiden Centraal

02:33

58.3km

80m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 9.03 km for 11 m

After 36.6 km for 9 m

After 40.0 km for 7 m

After 44.7 km for 24 m

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Train Station

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7.44 km

Vrouw Vennemolen (Oude Ade)

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This is a windmill in the style (more like technology) of hollow post wind mill (oldest) driving a scoop wheel. More recent windmills are tower windmills built usually of brick or stone

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10.3 km

Lijkermolen

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Along the route, you'll encounter a wide variety of polder windmills. These windmills were designed to pump water from low-lying areas and thus keep the land dry. The vast majority …

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10.6 km

A characteristic polder mill along the Poeldijk, built for the water management of the surrounding polders. The Lijkermolen, surrounded by meadows and ditches, offers a beautiful example of Dutch heritage and is an atmospheric stop during a bike ride.

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14.2 km

Huigsloterdijk Cycle Path along the Ringvaart

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This path along the Ringvaart is very pleasant to ride. The Ringvaart separates North-Holland from South-Holland.

Note that this is a fietstraat (see the sign) where the cars are guests

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19.1 km

Westeinderplassen Waterfront Route

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Very pleasant road for cycling

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27.9 km

Water tower

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The water tower in Aalsmeer can be found on the edge of the Westeinderplassen. The construction of the water tower started in 1926 and was completed in 1928. The tower …

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