Puddle route

This route combines fantastic architecture with natural beauty. The tour starts in the breathtaking center of architect Rem Koolhaas and then goes via Filmwijk to the Leeghwaterplas. Towards the north the next nature reserve is reached: the Noorderplassen. The nature around the Noorderplassen is beautiful and beautiful to view by bike. We will come back later, but for now we will go further north. The Lepelaarplassen and the Wilgenbos are among the most beautiful places in Almere. The lakes are named after the large colony of spoonbills that have lived here since the 1970s. Visitor center De Trekvogel can be reached via the Oostvaardersdijk. There are walking and cycling paths here that lead past numerous special 'bird watching points'. Those who are lucky can see it all: from gray goose to tufted duck and from spoonbill to great crested grebe. There is also a lot to do at the neighbor's house. The De Blocq van Kuffeler diesel pumping station on the Oostvaardersdijk is the largest pumping station in the Netherlands and even one of the largest of its kind in the world. It was put into use in 1967 to drain the last of the three polders, namely Southern Flevoland. Groups who want to see the pumps in action can attend a guided tour upon request. Via the Oostvaardersdijk we return to the cycle path that separates the Lepelaarplassen from the Noorderplassen. Reality can be found in the south: nice, experimental homes. Boathouse is also located on the Noorderplassen, a great stopping place to rest, have a chat or enjoy the setting sun. We continue the tour via the Beatrix Park, which also has many inland waterways. The Gateway Diner should not be missed: a unique location in Almere's largest city park. VVV Almere can be reached again via the Stedenwijk. (C) This cycling route is offered to you by VVV Almere. This cycling route is one of the six routes in the Almere Cycling Routes booklet, available from VVV Almere. Also see www.vvvalmere.nl