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Hoge Vaart

The Hoge Vaart is a canal in Flevoland, the Netherlands, originating near Almere at the gemaal De Blocq van Kuffeler and running through the city before passing between Almere Haven and Almere Hout.

It continues beneath the A6 and A27 motorways, then curves toward the Horsterwold near Zeewolde and onward past the Harderbos, where the Hoge Dwarsvaart meets the Veluwemeer near Harderwijk.

The canal ultimately connects to the Lage Vaart and drains into the Ketelmeer. For boaters, the Hoge Vaart serves as a navigable inland waterway with access to several natural areas.

Paddlers and open-boat sailors can reach the Lepelaarplassen nature reserve from the canal, with mooring options near Schateiland and a short walk to the De Lepelaar observation hut, which offers views over the reserve and occasional sightings of sea eagles.


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