Two benches with a view – View of Naardermeer loop from Naardermeer

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Two benches with a view – View of Naardermeer loop from Naardermeer

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Two benches with a view – View of Naardermeer loop from Naardermeer

04:34

18.1km

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: September 25, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.20 km for 611 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 6.07 km for 1.51 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 9.23 km for 1.70 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 13.3 km for 2.54 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.40 km

Path Through the Trees in Naardermeer

Highlight • Trail

2.56 km

Bench with a view

Highlight • Viewpoint

A bench with a beautiful view over the Naardermeer. An ideal place to rest and enjoy nature.

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3.31 km

Groote Meer

Lake

4.03 km

Two benches with a view

Highlight • Viewpoint

Two benches with a beautiful view over the Naardermeer. An ideal place to rest and enjoy nature.

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4.04 km

View of Naardermeer

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a beautiful view over the clear Naardermeer. The serene water is surrounded by a green oasis of grass and marshland. A lovely place for a break.

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5.24 km

Picnic Spot by the White Bridge at Naardermeer

Highlight • Rest Area

A very nice break a bit off the road with a view of a small canal.

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8.30 km

Fort bij Uitermeer

Fort

12.2 km

Walking and cycling path with beautiful views

Highlight • Trail

You often find the beautiful black grazers of natural monuments here

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12.9 km

Bovenmeent - Uitkijkheuvel

Viewpoint

16.0 km

Beautiful path along the Karnemelksloot

Highlight • Trail

During this part of the path you can enjoy water, beautiful trees and beautiful light

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17.0 km

Gasterij Stadzigt at the Naardermeer

Highlight • Restaurant

Beautiful terrace with a view over the water and a suitable starting point for tours on the Naardermeer. At 5:00 p.m. the barrier to the parking lot will be closed.

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18.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.60 km

7.14 km

1.95 km

1.28 km

183 m

Surfaces

4.79 km

4.70 km

3.83 km

3.21 km

1.07 km

440 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

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Comments

May 1, 2025,Rondje Naardermeer

Nice recommended route, with on this warm first day of May (29 degrees🔆) a nice terrace halfway for a cold coke and a cappuccino.

Bird-rich area with various lookouts. In the second part of the walk also a number of longer boardwalks, through a more wooded part.

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October 7, 2024,Rondje Naardermeer andersom

The Naardermeer is a beautiful area and therefore very nice to walk again, but then the other way around.
After 8 kilometers in the Melkmeent polder (see "1" on the map) I was confronted with large grazers that were lying on a concrete dam that I of course had to cross. Going back was not an option, so through marshy …

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August 23, 2022,Rondje Naardermeer met Laarzenpad

Very nice walk through and around the Naardermeer. Mostly via the narrow hiking trails outside the surrounding roads. Forest, water and tranquility with picnic tables along the way and Fort Uitermeer and Gasterij Stadzigt for a terrace visit. The Naardermeer is part of Natuurmonumenten and has its own rules.

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July 2, 2023,Het Naardermeer

This walk was highly recommended by @Marc so I copied it from him and tried it today (thanks!). What a beautiful and varied walk. I really enjoyed it. There were not many cyclists on the bike path and I crossed a few people walking. Very calm and relaxed area.

August 20, 2022,Naardermeer vanuit Weesp

A very beautiful nature reserve thanks to @Marc for the inspiration! 🙏erson

The Naardermeer itself cannot be seen very often during this round, but when it can be seen, it is really very beautiful.
Furthermore, you walk almost all the time in a beautiful nature reserve.
About half way through the route you will arrive at Gasterij Stadzigt, a catering …

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June 29, 2024,Rondje Naardermeer van Natuurmonumenten

Beautiful varied blue posts route of Natuurmonumenten.

3 nice food and drink options along the way.
City view
Porterhouse at Fort Uitermeer
Molen de Bistro. For the latter you have to deviate from the route.

Lots of stray cattle, bird hide, lots of pasture, small piece of forest with lots of mosquitoes...
You rarely walk in the shade.

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April 10, 2024,Rondje Naardermeer

A really nice walk in a beautiful area. It turns out to be the oldest protected nature reserve in the Netherlands. The only downside is the amount of asphalt.

NB A section appears to be cordoned off. If you walk the route as I did, you will only notice this seriously at the end because the gate is screwed down. …

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August 7, 2022,Loop Naardermeer, bird watching and amazing vistas

Nice varied walk that has been on my wish list for some time (inspiration by several Komoot friends including @Miranda). The walk was beautiful beyond expectations. We unfortunately missed a hunting osprey. Better luck next time!

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