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Utrecht
Maarssen

The Faithful Watchman Windmill – Maarsseveense Plassen loop from Molenpolder

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Hiking trails & Routes
Netherlands
Utrecht
Maarssen

The Faithful Watchman Windmill – Maarsseveense Plassen loop from Molenpolder

Moderate

4.5

(2)

13

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The Faithful Watchman Windmill – Maarsseveense Plassen loop from Molenpolder

04:28

17.7km

20m

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 8, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.08 km for 2.98 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.10 km

Maarsseveense Plassen

Highlight • Lake

What a water, beautiful!

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2

2.81 km

Bench at Oostelijke Vechtplassen

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

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3

6.52 km

The Faithful Watchman Windmill

Highlight • Monument

During the war, the miller warned the people in hiding in the area against a raid by putting the blades of the mill in mourning position. A plaque on the mill is a reminder of this.

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6.55 km

A unique piece of Holland.

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9.48 km

There is a catering facility

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13.6 km

Aalscholver Bench by the Water

Highlight • Rest Area

7

13.7 km

Maarsseveense Plassen

Highlight • Lake

The Maarsseveense Plassen were created as a result of sand extraction and now form a wonderful recreational area for the people of Utrecht. You can enjoy walking around the water, but fishermen and swimmers can also visit the recreational area.

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16.3 km

The very clean water of the Grote Plas is up to 30 meters deep in some places and there are a few diving clubs active. In addition, there are extensive …

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17.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.60 km

6.26 km

2.76 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.97 km

3.76 km

2.94 km

2.06 km

532 m

497 m

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Friday 22 May

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