Fort aan de Drecht – Zijdelmeer loop from Uithoorn

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Netherlands

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Uithoorn

Fort aan de Drecht – Zijdelmeer loop from Uithoorn

Moderate

4.5

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Fort aan de Drecht – Zijdelmeer loop from Uithoorn

03:34

14.2km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 8.23 km for 30 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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928 m

Fort aan de Drecht

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the many forts in the Defense Line of Amsterdam and along the Waterliniepad. Today, the fort has a different purpose, namely a pancake restaurant.

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1.60 km

Path through the beautiful old Dutch landscape

Highlight • Trail

The path here runs along the Amstel-Drecht Canal. The boats that pass by are higher than the path itself. It is also a bird-rich area.

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2.02 km

View over the elevated canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

On this part of the path you can see how much lower the path and the polder are.

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3.58 km

The Vrouwenakker Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This striking bridge over the Amstel River, the Vrouwenakker Bridge, was built in 2008. Its shape is quite remarkable; the top of the bridge suspiciously resembles the limbs of a …

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8.83 km

Kromme Mijdrecht Riverside Route

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The road meanders with the river. There are many beautiful old farms along this route. From the road you can clearly see the height differences between the polder and the …

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9.13 km

Pondskoekersluis

Highlight • Structure

During the sailing season it is nice to relax here and watch the boats. At the lock there is a shop with funny old attributes such as garbage bins. They also sell ice creams, among other things

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12.9 km

Zijdelmeer

Highlight • Lake

Nice to walk around Zijdelmeer. It is part of the protected Natural Area Uithoorn.

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13.4 km

Cows in the Lush Meadow

Highlight • Natural

14.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.20 km

3.68 km

559 m

477 m

250 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

2.36 km

629 m

490 m

420 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 31 October

12°C

3°C

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Additional weather tips

Fog is expected during your activity. Consider wearing some high-visibility clothing so you’re easier to see.

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Comments

April 28, 2024,Loop Dutch rivers and landscapes south of Uithoorn

After a busy period, I was finally able to go for a great walk again. Today we went for a walk in the beautiful area wedged between Uithoorn (Amstelhoek) and Mijdrecht where two primeval Dutch rivers meet. The area is beautiful for walking and cycling. We were also treated to beautiful skies, lots of wind and occasional sunshine. The walk …

February 4, 2023,vrouwenakker en kromme mijdrecht

Bit drizzly day but the walk was great.
Lovely along the water and seen beautiful and unusual things.
Coffee in Uithoorn was delicious.

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January 12, 2025,Rondje langs het Drie Provinciënpunt

Just a round in the neighborhood on this - at times - sunny Sunday. Started in Amstelhoek, via Uithoorn along the Amstel-Drecht Canal towards Vrouwenakker. And back on the other side where the Amstel changes into the Kromme Mijdrecht towards De Hoef. At De Hoef again along the water back to Amstelhoek. All in all a three province round through …

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