Falk Dutch State Forestry Walking Map 05. Lauwersmeer

This walking map of the Lauwersmeer region is part of the Staatsbosbeheer series and is published by Falk. It’s meant to guide hikers through the northern Dutch coastline and its surrounding nature areas, helping you find and follow trails around the Lauwersmeer.

Printed at a scale of 1:25 000, the map shows footpaths, dikes, water features and contour lines in clear detail, so you can see minor tracks as well as main routes. The Dutch-language legend matches the signs you’ll find on location, and the format is friendly enough to slip into a daypack without adding bulk.

At a 1:25 000 scale, 1 centimetre on the map equals 250 metres on the ground. That level of detail makes it easier to navigate smaller paths and landscape features, while still covering enough area to plan multi-kilometre hikes without frequent map changes.