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Overijssel

Steenwijkerland

Giethoorn Lake – Giethoorn Watermill loop from Steenwijkerland

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Bike touring routes & trails

Netherlands

Overijssel

Steenwijkerland

Giethoorn Lake – Giethoorn Watermill loop from Steenwijkerland

Easy

5.0

(2)

riders

Giethoorn Lake – Giethoorn Watermill loop from Steenwijkerland

01:19

23.1km

10m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 7.56 km for 10 m

After 12.8 km for 73 m

After 20.6 km for 23 m

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104 m

Weerribben-Wieden Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

2.54 km

Giethoorn Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

The Giethoornsche Meer is a picturesque body of water near the famous village of Giethoorn, known for its canals and bridges. The area is surrounded by vast nature and marshlands.

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4.51 km

Drawbridge at Giethoorn

Highlight • Bridge

It is always fun to watch the boat traffic.

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8.55 km

Giethoorn Watermill

Highlight • Monument

In Giethoorn, watermills play an important role in the historical landscape. These mills were originally used for grinding grain and draining the marshes to make the land suitable for agriculture.

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9.37 km

Giethoorn Canals and Wooden Bridges

Highlight • River

Cycling through Giethoorn is definitely worth it. Giethoorn is located in the middle of the Weerribben-Wieden National Park, one of the largest wetlands in the Netherlands, and offers cyclists numerous …

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9.51 km