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WNW WaterReijk - Steenwijkerwold - blauwe route walk

WNW WaterReijk - Steenwijkerwold - blauwe route is a walk of 8.2 km from Steenwijkerland that starts and ends at the same spot. Along the way you'll find 1 bench and 1 bike pump.

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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

8.2 km
± 1:50 h
↑ 12 m · ↓ 13 m
Easy
Circular walk
Local route
Colour of the signs

Start in Steenwijkerland
0 km
2.8 km
Bike pump
2.8 km
5.4 km · bench
Back at the start
8.2 km

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No public toilet along the wayThere is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start, or find one a bit further away in the app.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

Elevation and terrain

Up: ↑ 12 m
Down: ↓ 13 m
Highest point: 13 m
Lowest point: -1 m

Nowhere steeper than 5%.

Elevation from AHN (Rijkswaterstaat), smoothed.

Way types

8.2 km in total

Road: 2.8 km
Track: 2.4 km
Cycleway: 1.8 km
Path: 475 m
Footpath: 450 m
Street: 275 m

Surfaces

8.2 km in total

Paved: 2.9 km
Natural: 2.4 km
Asphalt: 2.1 km
Unpaved: 475 m
Unknown: 325 m

About the walking route WNW WaterReijk - Steenwijkerwold - blauwe route

Updated on 6 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap and the AHN.

Where do you walk?

WNW WaterReijk - Steenwijkerwold - blauwe route is a circular walk of 8.2 km from Steenwijkerland: it starts and ends in the same place.

How hard is the route?

The route is almost flat. You climb 12 m in total and descend 13 m. Allow ± 1:50 h, without breaks. The level is easy.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is road (2.8 km), track (2.4 km) and cycleway (1.8 km). Of the surface, 2.9 km paved and 2.4 km natural. For 325 m the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 1 bench and 1 bike pump. There is no public toilet within 100 metres of the route. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Walks nearby

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

1Museum De ProefkolonieMuseum · 9.2 km from the route
2Hunebed D54 HavelterbergArchaeological site · 9.9 km from the route
3Oudheidkamer WeststellingwerfMuseum · 8.6 km from the route
4Hunebed D53 HavelterbergArchaeological site · 9.8 km from the route
5Observation towerObservation tower · 4.6 km from the route
6Observation towerObservation tower · 7.6 km from the route
7De Wieden Beulakerpolder - De WiedekiekObservation tower · 8.5 km from the route
8De Wieden - Wanneperveen - UitkijktorenObservation tower · 9.2 km from the route
9Observation towerObservation tower · 9.4 km from the route
10Observation towerObservation tower · 9.6 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is WNW WaterReijk - Steenwijkerwold - blauwe route?

WNW WaterReijk - Steenwijkerwold - blauwe route is 8.2 km long. Allow ± 1:50 h of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

Yes, the route starts and ends at the same spot.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Steenwijkerland.

How hard is this route?

Easy, with 12 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

No, there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

No, there is no water point within 100 m of the route. Bring enough water.