Tour of Gaasterland: Oudega, Hindeloopen and Workum
- The Netherlands
- Friesland
- Súdwest-Fryslân
- 48.45 km (Approximately 02:51 u)
- Cycling route 137222
Tour of Gaasterland: Oudega, Hindeloopen and Workum
- The Netherlands
- Friesland
- Súdwest-Fryslân
- 48.45 km (Approximately 02:51 u)
- Cycling route 137222
Today you cycle through the Frisian region of Gaasterland, a completely different type of area than you would expect to find in the Frisian province: instead of a flat polder and meadow landscape, this nature reserve has richly rolling forests. The relief formed a natural protective wall against the water of the Zuiderzee, and now still against the water of the IJsselmeer. You will find beautiful windmills here, such as Doris Mooltsje: the oldest spider-head mill in Friesland. You can see the mill from afar and it is in a romantic location next to the water. The mill was probably built in the eighteenth century. The Nylânner mill in Workum was probably built in 1784 as a polder mill.
Directions
| # | Description | Distance |
|---|---|---|
17 | 17 (Merk, 8711CL, Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km |
22 | 22 (Séburch, 8711EE, Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 0.97 km |
20 | 20 (8711EE, Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 1.11 km |
| Nylânnermolen (8711GX, Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 1.89 km | |
19 | 19 (8711 HK, Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 4.13 km |
96 | 96 (8713LD, Súdwest-Fryslân, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 5.27 km |
Sights
Nylânnermolen
8711GX Súdwest-Fryslân
http://www.allemolens.nl
This mill probably dates from 1784. It is possible to visit the mill when the blades of the mill turn and you can also view the mill from the inside by appointment.
Doris Mooltsje
Doris Mooltsje
8614AV Súdwest-Fryslân
http://www.allemolens.nl
The restored 'Doris-Mooltsje' is a showpiece in the landscape. The mill is the oldest spider mill in Friesland and very popular because of its beautiful location.
Ybema's Molen
Ybema's Molen
8711HB Súdwest-Fryslân
http://www.allemolens.nl
The most famous windmill type in the Netherlands. Windmills were used not only to produce flour from cereals, but also to reclaim polder areas. Natural energy. The most famous windmills can be found in Kinderdijk, really set up as a polder model. A must see!
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