Zuidlaardermeergebied Wetlands – Meerwijck Beach loop from Hoogezand

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Netherlands

Groningen

Hoogezand-Sappemeer

Zuidlaardermeergebied Wetlands – Meerwijck Beach loop from Hoogezand

Moderate

4.3

(24)

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Zuidlaardermeergebied Wetlands – Meerwijck Beach loop from Hoogezand

02:50

11.3km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Zuidlaardermeergebied

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.70 km

De Hoop Windmill, Kropswolde

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful and well maintained windmill.

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4.52 km

Polder Path Zuidlaardermeer Area

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful piece for cycling on a concrete path. A few spring grilles, but that is no problem with the racing bike. Make sure to stop for a nice photo when …

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4.58 km

Zuidlaardermeergebied Wetlands

Highlight • Natural

The Zuidlaardermeergebied is a really beautiful nature reserve (highlight) and so close to Groningen
Absolutely recommended

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5.49 km

Kropswolder Birdwatching Hide

Highlight • Structure

The bird hide located on the Polderpad provides a panoramic view of the Kropswolderbuitenpolder. A beautiful place to watch birds and enjoy nature.

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6.61 km

A refreshing place to take a dip in the Zuidelaardermeer.

Didn't bring swimwear? You can also get a refreshing drink at Beach Club Vifero. View the opening hours for the high and low season at: beachclubvifero.nl/openingstijden

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7.92 km

Strand Zuidlaardermeer Kropswolde

Highlight • Beach

11.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.40 km

1.85 km

501 m

363 m

171 m

Surfaces

5.64 km

3.14 km

1.55 km

791 m

150 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 21 October

13°C

6°C

55 %

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Max wind speed: 33.0 km/h

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Comments

September 29, 2023,Langs het Zuidlaardermeer🐕

From the Gorechtpark in Hoogezand to the Zuidlaardermeer. The route first went a long way through the Kropswolder outer polder on cycle paths. Then a beautiful section with unpaved paths. We even saw a squirrel! We ended up at the Meerwijck campsite and the beach of the Zuidlaardermeer. With a view of the lake there was beach club Vifero😊
We …

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