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Alphen Aan Den Rijn

The Meije Water Tower – Pietje Potlood Water Tower loop from Zwammerdam

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Hiking trails & Routes
Netherlands
South Holland
Alphen Aan Den Rijn

The Meije Water Tower – Pietje Potlood Water Tower loop from Zwammerdam

Moderate

3.9

(35)

156

hikers

The Meije Water Tower – Pietje Potlood Water Tower loop from Zwammerdam

03:40

14.6km

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 19, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 483 m for 43 m

After 736 m for 12 m

After 6.04 km for 8 m

After 14.0 km for 43 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.88 km

View of Nieuwkoopse Plassen

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2

6.05 km

nice view on the two seas

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3

6.29 km

Boardwalk Along the Meijepad

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Thanks to this platform you have a direct view of the Nieuwkoopse Plassen. There are 2 of this type of decking.

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4

6.62 km

Bench Along the Meijepad

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5

7.38 km

The Meije Water Tower

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This water tower is also called De Potlood.

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6

7.53 km

Pietje Potlood Water Tower

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Built in 1931 / '32. Water reservoir with a capacity of 450 m3. Now out of action.

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7

8.54 km

On the peat river Meije. Seems to be busy in the summer.

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8

11.7 km

closed from mid-April to mid-June. It can be very soggy. Good waterproof shoes recommended.

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14.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

2.22 km

1.49 km

438 m

344 m

Surfaces

9.80 km

3.21 km

1.47 km

< 100 m

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Monday 25 May

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