Round Oostvaardersplassen

Space, water, spontaneous nature and wind. The Oostvaardersplassen is a nature reserve that is unique for the Netherlands, but also for Europe. Thousands of geese and water birds live here, and in some months clouds of butterflies, fields full of gold buttons and swamp endive in the water. Herds of large grazers and foxes can be seen in broad daylight. The area continues to surprise, no season or year is the same. There are excellent cycle paths in the Oostvaardersplassen with beautiful views over the Oostvaardersplassen. Tip: Take your time at the observation post on the Praambult. Here you have an excellent view of the special animal life in the Oostvaardersplassen. (Note! It is not unimportant to determine in advance'how the wind blows\\\' with this route. Approx. 15 km of this route goes over the excellent new cycle path over the Oostvaardersdijk. With wind from It is a good idea to cycle over the dike first, with SW wind you can take maximum advantage by taking the dike back from Almere to Lelystad.