Recreation and accessibility

The balancing lake De Onlanden is only used in extreme weather conditions. During this period, access to the area is restricted for walkers and cyclists. During wet periods, particularly between November and February, some walking routes and cycle paths may become (partially) flooded. Examples include: Roderwolderdijk, Bommelier, and Verlengde Boterdijk. These cycle paths will then be closed for a few days. Alternative routes are available so that you can continue walking or cycling.

Agreements about road closures and the associated communication are laid down in a protocol. The municipalities are responsible for communicating the current accessibility of the area.

De Onlanden balancing lake accessible during construction or maintenance work on the additional balancing lake . However, there may be temporary inconvenience due to construction traffic and groundwork.

Yes, all existing routes will remain unchanged. The locations where you can transfer your canoe at a weir also weir the same. During construction work, signs will indicate which paths are temporarily closed or less accessible.

During wet periods, some bike paths in De Onlanden are (partially) flooded. This is because the area has been designed as balancing lake. This occurs more frequently between November and February.

The municipality closes flooded paths and puts up signs. Walkers and cyclists are given information about alternative routes. For the cycle path along the Roderwolderdijk, the Matsloot/Hooiweg towards Groningen is an alternative.

The separate cycle path will remain balancing lake to cyclists even when the balancing lake is fully operational. The water authority also water authority whether the drainage system along the cycle path can be improved, so that the cycle path will at least be flooded for less time.