Touring along the water and the dunes
- The Netherlands
- Zeeland
- Schouwen-Duiveland
- 37.49 km (Approximately 02:12 u)
- Cycling route 159152
Touring along the water and the dunes
- The Netherlands
- Zeeland
- Schouwen-Duiveland
- 37.49 km (Approximately 02:12 u)
- Cycling route 159152
Sea, beach, dunes, wind, nature, space and openness: Schouwen-Duiveland has it all. Beautiful views over the water and the wind blowing in the dunes alternate with the flat, wide interior, characteristic villages and pleasant hamlets. You follow the coastal strip during the first part of the route and then cycle from village to village. With a bit of luck you will see a bat, and you will probably encounter one or more Shetlanders. Those interested in cultural history will also be amazed at the value of Schouwen-Duiveland in this area, because the tour takes you past a beautiful castle. Slot Haamstede is an old castle that dates back to the thirteenth century. In 1525 the castle was almost completely destroyed by a fire, so the castle had to be rebuilt. The current fortress was therefore mainly built in the sixteenth century. The castle was last restored in 1973 and in 1981 it came into the hands of the Vereniging Natuurmonumenten. What is special is that the only deciduous forest of Schouwen-Duivenland can be found on the estate of Slot Haamstede.
Directions
| # | Description | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkeerplaats (Schelphoek, 4327SE, Schouwen-Duiveland, Zeeland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | |
71 | 71 (4328NJ, Schouwen-Duiveland, Zeeland, The Netherlands) | 4.39 km |
70 | 70 (4328RV, Schouwen-Duiveland, Zeeland, The Netherlands) | 7.68 km |
| Paviljoen Duinzigt (Kraaijensteinweg, 4328 RD, Schouwen-Duiveland, Zeeland, The Netherlands) | 9.30 km | |
72 | 72 (4328LL, Schouwen-Duiveland, Zeeland, The Netherlands) | 15.57 km |
73 | 73 (4328LB, Schouwen-Duiveland, Zeeland, The Netherlands) | 16.05 km |
Pause places
Paviljoen Duinzigt
Kraaijensteinweg 162
4328 RD Schouwen-Duiveland
http://www.duinzigt.eu
Pavilion Duinzigt is located in a unique location; in the dunes of the village of Westenschouwen, right next to the beach crossing and within walking distance of the largest forest in Zeeland. On sunny days you have sun everywhere from early in the morning until late in the evening on the lovely, sheltered terrace. 300 meters north of the pavilion is the entrance to the'Boswachterij Westerschouwen\\\', the largest forest in Zeeland. Behind this forest are the Meeuwen- and Zeepeduinen. Discover this beautiful nature reserve by bike or with a lovely walk. There is plenty of space around the pavilion to park your bicycle and/or charge it for free.
Sights
Slot Haamstede
Ring
4328AH Schouwen-Duiveland
Opposite the church, in the middle of the village of Haamstede, is Slot Haamstede. The oldest part of the current castle dates from the 13th century. The other parts were added in the following centuries. Traces of the Romans and Normans have even been found on the castle island! Now the castle and the accompanying estate are owned by Natuurmonumenten. The lock is normally closed to visitors. You can view it during Heritage Days. You can also take a guided walk around the estate.
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