Peat Route
Woerden, Nieuwkoop, Meije
Located in the heart of the Netherlands, the Nieuwkoopse Plassen are a true paradise for nature lovers. This beautiful nature reserve consists mainly of low moor and marshland, and is home to an abundance of flora and fauna. When you cycle here, you find yourself in an oasis of peace and beauty. One of the characteristics of the Nieuwkoopse Plassen is its rich bird population. The lakes and the surrounding landscapes offer an abundance of food for birds and therefore form a kind of buffet for all kinds of species. From reed birds to marsh birds, water birds to meadow birds, and even majestic birds of prey: this place is a true paradise for bird lovers. Moreover, rare bird species are increasingly spotted here, making every cycle route an adventure in itself. But the Nieuwkoopse Plassen are not only home to birds; various mammals have also found their home here. Otters, deer, foxes, hares and ermines are just some of the animals you might encounter during your cycle route. It is a unique chance to come face to face with the inhabitants of this beautiful area. As you cycle along the lakes, water lilies and yellow plump will brighten your path. In spring, pink finches, cuckoo flowers and water mint bloom on the banks of the lakes: a true explosion of colours! The Peat Route makes you marvel at the beauty of nature again and again. A cycling adventure you will remember for a long time.
| Directions | Distance | Total distance | |
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Start: , 3471 GG Woerden | 30.2 KM | |
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From
64
to
81
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1524 M | 1.5 KM | |
| Head north on Mijzijde | 1.5 KM | ||
| You are now at section 81 | 0 M | ||
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From
81
to
19
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1454 M | 1.5 KM | |
| Head north on Houtkade | 1.4 KM | ||
| Continue slightly right onto Grechtkade | 85 M | ||
| You are now at section 19 | 0 M | ||
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From
19
to
80
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1820 M | 1.8 KM | |
| Head northwest on Grechtkade | 1.7 KM | ||
| Continue onto Woerdense Verlaat | 165 M | ||
| You are now at section 80 | 0 M | ||
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From
80
to
22
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599 M | 0.6 KM | |
| Head west on Lange Meentweg | 49 M | ||
| Continue onto Korte Meentweg | 473 M | ||
| Continue right onto Uitweg | 77 M | ||
| You are now at section 22 | 0 M | ||
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From
22
to
82
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1295 M | 1.3 KM | |
| Head north on Uitweg | 1.3 KM | ||
| Make a slight left onto Noordse Dorpsweg | 17 M | ||
| You are now at section 82 | 0 M | ||
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From
82
to
79
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1604 M | 1.6 KM | |
| Head southwest on Noordse Dorpsweg | 1.6 KM | ||
| You are now at section 79 | 0 M | ||
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From
79
to
83
|
782 M | 0.8 KM | |
| Head south on Prolkade | 782 M | ||
| You are now at section 83 | 0 M | ||
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From
83
to
53
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5354 M | 5.4 KM | |
| Head southwest on Hogedijk | 1.4 KM | ||
| Make a slight right onto Noordenseweg | 1.8 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Dorpsstraat | 1 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Zuideinde | 1.2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 53 | 0 M | ||
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From
53
to
55
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2473 M | 2.5 KM | |
| Head east on Meijepad | 1.9 KM | ||
| Keep right onto Meijepad | 603 M | ||
| You are now at section 55 | 0 M | ||
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From
55
to
60
|
485 M | 0.5 KM | |
| Head east on Meije | 485 M | ||
| You are now at section 60 | 0 M | ||
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From
60
to
66
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3982 M | 4 KM | |
| Head southeast on Hazekade | 2.8 KM | ||
| Continue slightly left onto Molenweg | 1.2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 66 | 0 M | ||
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From
66
to
87
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3151 M | 3.2 KM | |
| Head southeast on Hoofdweg | 3.2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 87 | 0 M | ||
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From
87
to
42
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532 M | 0.5 KM | |
| Head east on Zegveldse Uitweg | 27 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Zegveldse Uitweg | 1 M | ||
| Take the ferry Woerden - Zegveld | 20 M | ||
| Continue straight onto 's-Gravensloot | 484 M | ||
| You are now at section 42 | 0 M | ||
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From
42
to
84
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1674 M | 1.7 KM | |
| Head east on 's-Gravensloot | 1.1 KM | ||
| Turn right onto de Veste | 11 M | ||
| Turn left onto Thijssepad | 591 M | ||
| You are now at section 84 | 0 M | ||
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From
84
to
71
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231 M | 0.2 KM | |
| Head north on Oudelandseweg | 231 M | ||
| You are now at section 71 | 0 M | ||
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From
71
to
23
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1726 M | 1.7 KM | |
| Head north on Mijzijde | 1.7 KM | ||
| You are now at section 23 | 0 M | ||
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From
23
to
64
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1507 M | 1.5 KM | |
| Head north on Mijzijde | 1.5 KM | ||
| You are now at section 64 | 0 M |