Westwouderpolder route

  • The Netherlands
  • North Holland
  • Castricum
  • 6.83 km (Approximately 01:42 u)
  • Hiking route 177745

Westwouderpolder route

  • The Netherlands
  • North Holland
  • Castricum
  • 6.83 km (Approximately 01:42 u)
  • Hiking route 177745
This walking route runs on the edge of the bird-rich Westwouderpolder along the Alkmaarder and Uitgeestermeer. This region is a typical peat meadow area. The approximately 150 inhabitants of the peat polder came to live on an island in the 17th century by digging the Markervaart. A large part of the polder is now a nature reserve of Staatsbosbeheer where meadow birds such as the black-tailed godwit, redshank and rare ruff breed in large numbers. This means that unfortunately dogs are not allowed. During the walk you can also find many vulnerable plant species, such as orchids and sundew.

Directions

# Description Distance
1489PH, Castricum, North Holland, The Netherlands 0.00 km
1489PH, Castricum, North Holland, The Netherlands 6.83 km

Provided by:

Bureau Toerisme Laag Holland