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Spechtwater – Ankeveense Plassen loop from Ankeveen

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Spechtwater – Ankeveense Plassen loop from Ankeveen

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Spechtwater – Ankeveense Plassen loop from Ankeveen

03:14

12.8km

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: May 14, 2026

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Oostelijke Vechtplassen

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

538 m

The Yellow Bridge

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This characteristic yellow bridge was destroyed by the Germans in February 1945. A new, comparable specimen has been located here since 2020.

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907 m

Ankeveen Lakes

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The Ankeveense Plassen was created by peat extraction. Excavated pieces of peat have filled with water, which has led to these beautiful puddles.

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1.65 km

Bergse Pad Gravel Path Between the Ankeveense Plassen

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It's a fun little pad to do some off-roading with your road bike. Only properly accessible when it wasn't too wet in the days leading up to your ride.

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2.50 km

Idyllic path with beautiful views

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Follow this beautiful path where you will encounter several look-throughs. Enjoy the idyllic pictures near and around the water.

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2.91 km

Scenic viewpoint - Ankeveense Plassen

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From here you have a beautiful view over the serene water of the Ankeveen lakes. Take food and drinks with you during your trip and settle down here for a picnic in a quiet and beautiful piece of nature.

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3.04 km

Beautiful path between the lakes

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Beautiful path along the water with often amazing reflections in the water.

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3.81 km

Spechtwater

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A great place to rest and enjoy the beautiful view and nature. The path here runs between 2 puddles and there are many birds to spot

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3.82 km

Ankeveense Plassen

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Beautiful tour, preferably early in the morning or with the sun setting… many beautiful places to sit and enjoy the view of the lakes!

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12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.33 km

4.44 km

1.41 km

468 m

200 m

Surfaces

5.26 km

3.69 km

1.99 km

1.65 km

200 m

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