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1916 Dike Breach Memorial – Plasdras area Arkemheen loop from Arkemheen

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1916 Dike Breach Memorial – Plasdras area Arkemheen loop from Arkemheen

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1916 Dike Breach Memorial – Plasdras area Arkemheen loop from Arkemheen

02:01

8.01km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

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Arkemheen

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

143 m

View of the Arkemheen Electric Pumping Station

Highlight • Monument

This electric pumping station took over the function of the Arkemheen Steam Pumping Station in 1983. Source: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoomgemaal_Arkemheen

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2

414 m

Slot Hulkenstein

Highlight • Castle

For more information see: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kasteel_Hulkestein

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3

755 m

Cultural-historical Meadow Bird Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here you can find information about the immediate area.

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4

935 m

Bluethroat in Arkemheen

Highlight • Natural

5

1.90 km

Dike path along the Eem River near Spakenburg

Highlight • Trail

Very nice path on the dike near Spakenburg. There are many birds to watch in the area.

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6

2.07 km

1916 Dike Breach Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The dike broke in 2 places in 1916. Further on is a house where you can see how high the water came. In Museum Nijkerk you will also find a book with photos from that time.

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5.92 km

Arkemheen

Nature Reserve

8

6.72 km

Bench in Arkemheen

Highlight • Rest Area

Here you can sit for a while and enjoy the surroundings.

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9

7.38 km

Plasdras area Arkemheen

Highlight • Natural

I would bring binoculars!

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B

8.01 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.49 km

3.34 km

165 m

Surfaces

7.13 km

474 m

196 m

107 m

< 100 m

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Monday 12 October

20°C

11°C

63 %

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Comments

May 17, 2025,Wandeling door Arkemheen polder

Beautiful nature reserve, nice sunshine and a fresh breeze.
Many birds with their offspring
and at the special steam pumping station

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