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View over the Lauwersmeer – Zoutkamp Harbour loop from Groningen Noord

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View over the Lauwersmeer – Zoutkamp Harbour loop from Groningen Noord

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4.5

(20)

385

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View over the Lauwersmeer – Zoutkamp Harbour loop from Groningen Noord

03:57

94.0km

120m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 52.9 km for 222 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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32.4 km

Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen Locks and Harbor

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Zijlen is old Dutch for 'locks'. The locks you see here date from 1729 and are the epitome of human interventions in the Frisian coastal area.

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49.7 km

View over the Wadden Sea and the ferry to Schiermonnikoog

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This grandstand offers a unique view of the Wadden Sea World Heritage site. It's also a great spot for a picnic.

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53.2 km

Viewpoint

54.8 km

Lauwersmeer National Park Loop

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Beautiful nature, some food / drinks in the harbor (outside corona time) and wonderful cycling on narrow and wide roads, the dike and with many fellow cyclists. The sports area of the north of the Netherlands

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59.1 km

View over the Lauwersmeer

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One of the few Dark Sky parks in the Netherlands, where it is still really dark at night. During the day also a beautiful view over the Lauwersmeer. The road is quite busy at times and recently re-built.

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59.1 km

White-tailed Eagle Viewpoint, Lauwersmeer National Park

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It impressed me how big a white-tailed eagle is. Here is the direct comparison

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66.4 km

Zoutkamp Harbour

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Zoutkamp is a historic fishing village that was located on the Lauwerszee. Nice for a short break!

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69.4 km

The Tea Factory Museum

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Nice place for a break. You can not only buy tea here, but also have a drink.

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73.2 km

The Waterwolf Pumping Station

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nice pumping station to control the water height. Some serious engines can be seen through the windows.

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94.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.1 km

44.0 km

2.98 km

1.08 km

353 m

317 m

148 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

65.9 km

23.1 km

4.96 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 3 July

21°C

11°C

74 %

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View over the Lauwersmeer – Zoutkamp Harbour loop from Groningen Noord

Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen Locks and Harbor

View over the Wadden Sea and the ferry to Schiermonnikoog

Lauwersmeer National Park Loop

View over the Lauwersmeer

White-tailed Eagle Viewpoint, Lauwersmeer National Park

Zoutkamp Harbour

The Tea Factory Museum

The Waterwolf Pumping Station

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