De Oldemeijer, Recreation lake in Hardenberg, Netherlands
De Oldemeijer is a recreation lake with bathing facilities in Hardenberg that offers different water areas for various age groups. The site includes an outdoor pool with water slides, a separate children's pool, and a water play area designed for families.
The site developed from a natural depression in the Overijssellandschap landscape into a regional recreation center for swimmers and visitors. Its facilities grew incrementally to serve the bathing public and families in the Vechtdal region.
The recreation area maintains a strong connection to Christian values, providing family-oriented activities and community gatherings throughout the summer season.
The site has toilet facilities available during the warm season and through the autumn holidays for visitor convenience. A kiosk near the swimming area offers refreshments during the summer months.
The surrounding landscape features sand drifts, heathland, and forests with a marked mountain biking route of about 22 kilometers through the woods. This route attracts cyclists who want to combine water-based activities with forest cycling.
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