In the Netherlands’ most famous water sports region, the water and nature are always close by. Explore undiscovered spots such as the Spiegelplas and Kortenhoefse Plassen, go stand-up paddleboarding amongst the water lily fields near Loosdrecht, and stroll along the narrow polder paths beside the Ankeveense Plassen and the country estates managed by Natuurmonumenten in ’s-Graveland.
Marije de Rooij
Water sports
Whether you’re looking for a peaceful boat trip in a sloop or want to try your hand at canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, sailing or wakeboarding, the Loosdrecht Lakes area has it all. The Oud-Loosdrechtsedijk is the beating heart of water sports, with numerous marinas, boat hire companies and waterside eateries. In the Porseleinhaven, you can board De Fietsboot for a trip across the Loosdrechtse Plassen, combining your cycle ride with a boat trip across the lake.
Nature Conservation
The ’s-Graveland Country Estates are a unique collection of parkland and stately country estates in the village of ’s-Graveland. Natuurmonumenten maintains 10 of these estates. Walk along winding paths, cycle past estates such as Gooilust and Boekesteyn, and stop for a picnic along the way in a lovely spot in the woods.
Culture & Heritage
Visit Sypesteyn Castle Museum, stroll through the castle gardens and admire the rich collection of Oriental and Dutch porcelain. The historic country estates in ’s-Graveland provide a beautiful backdrop for your walk or cycle ride. Numerous routes have been mapped out here with the help of the Gooi & Vecht Walking and Cycling Network.
Routes in and around the Loosdrecht Lakes area
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Rondje Wijde Blik langs de eilanden
Navigation route for canoes, sailboats, rowboats, and motorboats along mooring points on the shore and various small islands on the Wijde Blik.
- Start location
- Kortenhoef
- Distance
- 5.9 km
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Sloepenronde de Wijde Blik & de Vecht Zuid
Ready for a wonderful day on the water of the Loosdrecht Lakes and the Vecht?
- Start location
- Kortenhoef
- Distance
- 20.3 km
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Noord-Hollandpad - Etappe 16 's-Graveland - Huizen
You have arrived at the final stage of the North Holland Trail. Or the first, if you are walking the route from south to north. In both cases, it is a milestone: you have almost made it, or you are at the beginning, ready to discover something new. The walk from 's-Graveland to Huizen is special in any case. Here, there are no Dutch polders, but shady forests and rolling heathlands in the middle of 't Gooi. With the Tafelberg as the literal summit.
- Start location
- 's-Graveland
- Distance
- 15.0 km
Weather forecast for the Loosdrecht Lakes area
Overcast, 19.7°C
Wind speed: 9 knots / 16.6 km/h
Wind direction: NW
The weather in the Loosdrecht Lakes area
The Loosdrecht Lakes area is an enchanting destination all year round. Spring brings the first signs of greenery to the country estates, summer offers endless fun on the lakes, autumn bathes the woods of ‘s-Graveland in a golden glow, and winter brings a tranquil beauty to the frozen reed beds.