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The Faithful Watchman Windmill – Loosdrecht Lakes loop from Oostelijke Vechtplassen

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The Faithful Watchman Windmill – Loosdrecht Lakes loop from Oostelijke Vechtplassen

Easy

4.9

(32)

110

riders

The Faithful Watchman Windmill – Loosdrecht Lakes loop from Oostelijke Vechtplassen

00:59

17.0km

20m

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: July 28, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.74 km for 2.00 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.38 km

Dwarsdijk in Oostelijke Vechtplassen

Highlight • Trail

Doable by road bike, but the two gates, pot holes and gravel will ruin your speed average if that is your ambition.

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2

2.11 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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3

2.15 km

Very beautiful polder mill called "De Trouwe Wachter" (The faithful watchman).
Mill type: Dutch windmill / cockerel windmill


Year of mill construction: 1832

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4

8.35 km

Hilversum Airfield

Highlight • Structure

Nice place to sit and enjoy all the gliding activities

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5

9.15 km

One of the many beautiful (gravel) paths in this area.

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6

11.6 km

Sypesteyn

Highlight • Castle

In the castle there is a museum with an important porcelain collection and a café. In addition, the large park invites you to take idyllic walks.

The site is open …

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7

12.3 km

Loosdrecht Lakes

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Along the Loosdrechtse Plassen you have a magnificent view of the water and the many small islands.

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8

15.4 km

You can even charge your smartphone on one of the benches - inductively or with a cable

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17.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.37 km

7.23 km

2.17 km

224 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

3.64 km

1.04 km

807 m

145 m

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Monday 12 October

21°C

12°C

54 %

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