Dorregeest polder route
Uitgeest, North Holland, The Netherlands
Hiking route: 177741
Provided by: Bureau Toerisme Laag Holland
6.2 km
351 kcal
2 m
Description
On the road through peatlands
The first part of this route leads to the hamlet of Groot Dorregeest and further to Klein Dorregeest. Along the way you will become acquainted with the peat meadows that are so typical for this region with grass quays, meadows, wide reed beds along the water and cows grazing. After walking about 2 kilometers you can take a look at the Dorregeest Mill. This mill was built here in 1896 as a successor to an earlier mill that burned down due to a lightning strike. In this area you will also find all kinds of special plant species such as orchids and sundew and numerous birds. From meadow birds such as the black-tailed godwit, redshank, ruff and lapwing to reed and water birds such as widgeons, bitterns, bluethroats and bearded males.
Along the water
From Klein Dorregeest you walk back to the starting point of the route along the Alkmaarder and Uitgeestermeer. This lake is widely used by water sports enthusiasts, so there is plenty to see here. Enjoy the view here while walking.
Practical information
This route is not accessible during the breeding season of the meadow birds from 1 April to 1 July. The rest of the year you can enjoy all the natural beauty here. Dogs are also not allowed on this route, to ensure that the many birds are not startled here.
Do you want to know more about the background of this region before you explore this route yourself? Then read this article.
Height Profile
In Laag Holland are the rustic villages of yesteryear. While cycling you will find Dutch history in the beautiful straight polder lines and the protected city and village views. Low Holland is a national landscape. The Defense Line of Amsterdam and the Beemster have been placed on the World Heritage list by UNESCO.
You do not want to miss this
Below you will find various suggestions for breaks that you can visit during your route. These are divided into different categories, making it easy for you to choose.
Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkeerplaats (Parallelweg, 1911DB, Uitgeest, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
34 | 34 (1911 NC, Castricum, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 1.71 km | |
| Dorregeester Molen (Dorregeestermolen, 1911NC, Castricum, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 2.07 km | ||
95 | 95 (Hemweg, 1921AM, Castricum, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 3.61 km | |
95 | 95 (Hemweg, 1921AM, Castricum, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 4.12 km | |
| Parkeerplaats (Parallelweg, 1911DB, Uitgeest, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 6.19 km |
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