Forts in Diemen, Muiden and Weesp

This route takes you along a number of forts in and around Weesp. From the Diemerbos you first drive along the banks of the Diem. It is beautiful here cycling along the rippling water. You take a look at Fort Diemerdam, a nineteenth-century fortification from the Defense Line of Amsterdam. You cycle along the IJmeer to picturesque Muiden. Here you can see another fortress, but also the medieval Muiderslot. In Weesp you can take a look at the historic Ossenmarkt. Here you can see the Torenfort from 1861, it was part of the New Dutch Waterline. The Gaasp is a small river that runs from Driemond to Diemen. Here you can see the Community Mill, a polder mill from 1708. The route ends with a nice meal at House of Bird.