North End, South End and Middle Neighborhood near Giethoorn

Your route starts at MyHotel Steenwijk. Vast reed beds and flower-filled hayfields. Lovely little pools, tranquil lakes, large ponds, and deep waterways. That's what you can expect in the area around Giethoorn. Together with De Weerribben, the De Wieden polder area forms the Weerribben-Wieden National Park: one of the most important wetlands in Europe. The marsh harrier and the rare short-eared owl hunt their prey above the quaking bogs, blue-grass meadows, and peat bogs. Between Steenwijk and Nijeveen, you'll cycle past a beautiful windmill: Molen De Sterrenberg. Be sure to stop along the way to visit Giethoorn. Take a trip on a whisper boat, Gieterse punt, or a tour boat. The museums, galleries, shops, and terraces also make this a pleasant stop! Via Steenwijkerwold, you'll cycle back to your starting point.