Outdoor PitstopWalking guide Meppel · Updated on 5 November 2026
The best walks in Meppel
Meppel has 13 walks on the Outdoor Pitstop map. The 8 best are 27.9 km long on average; 4 of them are circular walks. Along the way you'll find 393 benches and picnic tables, 6 water fountains and refill points and 25 public toilets in total.
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The 8 best walks in Meppel
The best walking route in Meppel by our score is Westerborkpad - 23: 12.3 km, from A to B, start Meppel, moderate.
In the order of our score: a photo, points of interest along the way, a toilet or water point, a circular walk, a description and how often people search for the route.
The numbers on the map are the routes below, at their starting point. Pitstops count up to 100 m from the route. Walking time assumes 4.5 km an hour plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent.
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Photo: Vera de Kok · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsWesterborkpad - 23
ModerateWesterbork Trail - 23
12.3 km · ± 2:45 h · From A to B · start Meppel
3 public toilets2 water fountains and refill points45 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Vera de Kok · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsWesterbork Trail - 22
7.8 km · ± 1:45 h · ↗ 3 m · From A to B · start Staphorst
1 public toilet1 water point23 benches and picnic tables
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WaterReijkpad
HardWaterReijk Trail
142.4 km · ± 31:45 h · ↗ 80 m · Circular walk · start Steenwijkerland
15 public toilets2 water fountains and refill points207 benches and picnic tables
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Pionierspad - 1
ModeratePioneers' Trail - 1
16.2 km · ± 3:35 h · ↗ 12 m · From A to B · start Steenwijkerland
6 public toilets1 water point75 benches and picnic tables
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Maarten van Rossumpad - 23
ModerateMaarten van Rossum Trail - 23
18.3 km · ± 4:05 h · From A to B · start Meppel
0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points31 benches and picnic tables
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Vechtdal walking network - Reeststouwe - orange route
14.6 km · ± 3:15 h · ↗ 10 m · Circular walk · start Meppel
0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points3 benches and picnic tables
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Vechtdal walking network - Reeststouwe - red route
5.3 km · ± 1:10 h · Circular walk · start Meppel
0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points5 benches and picnic tables
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Vechtdal walking network - Reeststouwe - purple route
6.1 km · ± 1:20 h · Circular walk · start Meppel
0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points4 benches and picnic tables
All 5 walks from Meppel, A to Z
- Maarten van Rossumpad - 23 · Maarten van Rossum Trail - 23
- Westerborkpad - 23 · Westerbork Trail - 23
- WNW Vechtdal -Reeststouwe - oranje route · Vechtdal walking network - Reeststouwe - orange route
- WNW Vechtdal -Reeststouwe - paarse route · Vechtdal walking network - Reeststouwe - purple route
- WNW Vechtdal -Reeststouwe - rode route · Vechtdal walking network - Reeststouwe - red route
Long-distance paths through Meppel
Walks of several days, in stages.
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Photo: Vysotsky · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
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Photo: Roger Veringmeier · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
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Photo: Roger Veringmeier · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
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Photo: Vera de Kok · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
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Frequently asked questions
How many walks are there in Meppel?
The Outdoor Pitstop map has 13 walks in Meppel, including 5 long-distance paths in stages.
What is the best walk in Meppel?
At the top of this guide is Westerborkpad - 23 (12.3 km, moderate). Next come Westerborkpad - 22 and WaterReijkpad.
Are there circular walks in Meppel?
Yes, for example WaterReijkpad, WNW Vechtdal -Reeststouwe - oranje route and WNW Vechtdal -Reeststouwe - rode route.
Which walks in Meppel have a toilet along the way?
In this guide, Westerborkpad - 23, Westerborkpad - 22 and WaterReijkpad have a public toilet along the route.
Which long-distance paths run through Meppel?
Among others Pionierspad, Maarten van Rossumpad - Hoofdroute, Westerborkpad (hoofdroute) and Maarten van Rossumpad run through this area.
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