Marneroute at Lauwersmeer National Park

Het Hogeland, Groningen, The Netherlands

Cycling route: 114974

based on 5 reviews

Provided by: Groots Genieten

31.4 km
01:50 h
552 kcal
2 m

Description

The Dutch have been battling the rising water for centuries. Dykes, gullies, canals, denominations and lakes are no exception in the flat Dutch landscape. One of those lakes was created in May of 1969 when the Lauwerszee was closed off: the Lauwersmeer, which is located on the border of Groningen and Friesland. Lauwersmeer National Park is a vast landscape, where many different, sometimes rare animals and plants live. Many birds come to rest on and around the water, from geese, ducks and barbies to meadow birds that build their nests further inland. Because nature often takes its own course in National Park Lauwersmeer, trees and shrubs devastate the landscape. In this way, the area gradually closes up and a swamp-like forest is created. The growth of this forest is at the expense of the various animal species, so the area is mowed and cut down annually. For example, it can happen that you suddenly come face to face with Scottish highlanders or Konik horses, they graze freely in the landscape. The tour leads inland from the parking lot. Windmill De Onderneming stands along the road just over halfway through the route. This octagonal tower mill from 1858 has a beautiful view of the Lauwersmeer and was used for grinding grain. By the middle of the 20th century, the mill had fallen into such a state of disrepair that a demolition permit was issued for it. In the end, the then owner did nothing with it, but it was restored instead. In the years that followed, De Onderneming served as a teaching mill for millers in training. The flour mill is no longer able to grind and is no longer running, but it can be viewed on Sunday afternoons and by appointment. When you cycle through Groningen, in addition to cozy villages, you will also see impressive, centuries-old churches, such as the Dutch Reformed Church in Vierhuizen, which can be visited near De Onderneming. It was built in the Romanesque, late Romanesque and Gothic styles. Many churches, including this one, are open to the public: the key can be collected from one of the neighbors.
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# Description Distance
Parkeerplaats (De Rug, 9976VT, Het Hogeland, Groningen, The Netherlands) 0.00 km
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6 (9976VT, Het Hogeland, Groningen, The Netherlands) 1.77 km
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5 (Kustweg, 9976VN, Het Hogeland, Groningen, The Netherlands) 5.16 km
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8 (Kustweg, 9976VD, Het Hogeland, Groningen, The Netherlands) 8.12 km
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9 (Kustweg, 9978WJ, Het Hogeland, Groningen, The Netherlands) 11.99 km
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10 (9975WJ, Het Hogeland, Groningen, The Netherlands) 14.48 km

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