The bird-watching paradise Oostvaardersplassen

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Flevoland

Lelystad

The bird-watching paradise Oostvaardersplassen

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The bird-watching paradise Oostvaardersplassen

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4.19km

10m

Hiking

Today's tour is more than 4 kilometers long and takes you past various bird hides and observation points of the Oostvaardersplassen. Not only at the viewpoints themselves, but also along the way, you can enjoy the varied nature of this area.

The route starts at Buitencentrum Oostvaardersplassen. Here you can…

Last updated: June 9, 2024

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After 678 m for 2.96 km

Waypoints

Start point

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25 m

Oostvaardersplassen Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

You can get something to eat and drink at the Oostvaardersplassen Outdoor Center. From the terrace you have a beautiful view over the Keersluiplas. The Outdoor Center is also the …

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426 m

Bird Hide Nieuw Land

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful bird hide on the water where you can look over the puddles.

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547 m

View of the Oostvaardersplassen

Highlight • Viewpoint

Varied route, from forest to grasslands.

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1.78 km

Sea Eagle Observation Hut, Oostvaardersplassen

Highlight • Mountain Hut

From this vantage point you have a fantastic view over the Oostvaardersplassen. With a bit of luck you can even see foxes and gray geese.

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2.50 km

Birdwatching Hide and Viewpoint Lepelaarplassen

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nice path to the viewpoint.

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4.19 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.48 km

889 m

768 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.25 km

403 m

334 m

152 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

17°C

7°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

May 21, 2025,Auf der Suche nach dem Blauwborst

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August 11, 2023

Today's tour is more than 4 kilometers long and takes you past various bird hides and observation points of the Oostvaardersplassen. Not only at the viewpoints themselves, but also along the way, you can enjoy the varied nature of this area.
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The route starts at Buitencentrum Oostvaardersplassen. Here

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