Cycling from Giethoorn to Zwartsluis

Vast reed fields, flowery hay fields and lots of water, that is what you can expect in the area around Giethoorn. This route takes you through Giethoorn and the Weerribben. This area, together with the polder area De Wieden, is one of the most important marshlands in Europe. Hotel Restaurant Zwartewater forms the base for this route. Almost this entire route takes you through the special marshes of the Weerribben-Wieden National Park. Along the way you can take a break and enjoy a cup of coffee at Cafe Restaurant Wapen van Utrecht in Sint Jansklooster. You end the route where you started it: in Zwartsluis. This used to be a transit port for peat that was cut in Drenthe and transported to Holland.