Avifauna - to the Rottemeren

This cycle route goes to the south of the Groene Hart. Via Hazerswoude-Dorp you cycle via Moerkapelle to Zevenhuizen. Not through the peat meadow area, as is often the case in the Groene Hart, but along fields and farms. This is a cycling route with (often) a lot of wind. It is therefore recommended to drive this with a south-westerly wind, so that it is easier for the wind to blow on the way back to Avifauna. A first nice stop is at Jeu de Boer in Hazerswoude-Dorp (junction 5, also a tourist transfer point). This recreational farm is located close to two nature reserves, Spookverlaat and Rietveld. There is a shop with regional products and you can enjoy a cup of coffee, drink or ice cream on the rural terrace. Various activities are organized such as farmer's golf. Kersengaard The route continues towards Moerkapelle. The Jomajole Cherry Nursery is located on the Middelweg (between junctions 7 and 6). I enjoyed delicious cherries here and received a nice tour from the owner. It is an indoor orchard, so fruit hangs on the trees very early and is of exceptional quality. Cherries are available from the beginning of May and from mid-June they also sell apricots, plums and other delicious fruits. It's a nice place to take a break and have a drink. You continue towards Zevenhuizen and cycle a short distance along the Rottemeren. In the Koornmolengat (at Cafe de Bittern) you might spot the bittern and the little bittern (an almost extinct species of heron). Bird species such as the reed warbler, the reed warbler and the wood warbler can be found in the reeds. You can possibly extend your route from Cafe de Roerdomp towards junction 93 (Zevenhuizerzoom). A beautiful green strip along the banks of the Rotte with often beautiful views over the river. You can take the ferry from Zevenhuizerzoom to Bleiswijk.