Pond in De Balij – Path to Balijbos loop from Zoetermeer
Pond in De Balij – Path to Balijbos loop from Zoetermeer
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Pond in De Balij – Path to Balijbos loop from Zoetermeer
02:32
10.0km
10m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 17, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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852 m
Artwork “Victory-Love-Conquest, A Monument to RAPE”
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3.38 km
Dunea Drinking Water Fountain
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The drinking water supply in the Netherlands went through a growth phase, especially after the Second World War, when industrialization and changing growth occurred. To meet the implementation demand for drinking water, various water taps and water purification plants were set up. These taps, often located in parks, public spaces and recreational areas, offer people the opportunity to get free and clean drinking water.
Care for the environment and sustainability also played a role in the development of water taps. Encouraging bottle reuse and reducing plastic waste became an important motivation for the installation of these points.
For example, under the name 'Join the Pipe', public water taps became available in some Dutch cities, which people could use to fill their reusable bottles. This movement not only encouraged sustainability, but also continues to raise awareness of the importance of clean drinking water, both in the Netherlands and worldwide.
In short, the development of water taps in the Netherlands arose from the realistic drinking water supply, sustainability and reliability of the environment. These points play an important role in providing clean drinking water to the public and reducing the impact of plastic waste.
#WandelTotaal
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4.71 km
Pond in De Balij
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6.24 km
De Balije Tuin
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6.50 km
Path to Balijbos
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8.08 km
Idyllic white bridge
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8.61 km
Balijbos Forest Trails
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9.72 km
De Balijhoeve City Farm
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10.0 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.88 km
2.72 km
861 m
339 m
252 m
Surfaces
2.75 km
2.43 km
2.15 km
1.26 km
1.08 km
383 m
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17°C
63 %
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