March route

  • The Netherlands
  • North Holland
  • Landsmeer
  • 9.69 km (Approximately 02:25 u)
  • Hiking route 177753
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March route

  • The Netherlands
  • North Holland
  • Landsmeer
  • 9.69 km (Approximately 02:25 u)
  • Hiking route 177753
Take a stroll through farmland and past rugged meadows, an old lock and spots with dike breaches. This route runs through Het Twiske, a wet and open area full of meadow, water and reed birds.

The Twiskemolen
The starting point of this route is on the edge of Het Twiske. This recreational area has been constructed between the peat areas in this region. From here you walk along the water to the Twiskemolen. This is a thatched watermill from 1572 and one of the few still working polder mills in the Netherlands. From here you walk along the water and through the quiet nature of Het Twiske. Here you can relax wonderfully. After walking about 4 kilometers you can take a break at Twiske Haven with a cup of coffee or something else.

From swamp to recreational area
The peat land in this area used to be a lot more swampy and rough. This has led to the name'Marsen\\\', a muddle of the English word for swamp'marsh\\\' and the French word for swamp'marais\\\'. The Twiske recreational area was created here from 1972 and then this area became less rugged. In the last part of the route you can go to Café De Drie Zwanen to relax with something tasty.

Practical information
The route is marked with black posts with green arrows. Here you will find some options to shorten the route, marked with green arrows on a white background. During the breeding season (March 15-June 15), part of the route runs differently. This is indicated with signs. Dogs must always be on a leash, except at dog walking areas. Dogs are not allowed on the beaches.

Want to know more about the background of this region before exploring this route yourself? Then read this article.

Directions

# Description Distance
Parkeerplaats (De Marsen, 1121HZ, Landsmeer, North Holland, The Netherlands) 0.00 km
4
4 (1121HZ, Landsmeer, North Holland, The Netherlands) 0.03 km
72
72 (1121LM, Landsmeer, North Holland, The Netherlands) 0.36 km
5
5 (1121LM, Oostzaan, North Holland, The Netherlands) 0.85 km
Twiskemolen (Twiske, 1121 LM, Oostzaan, North Holland, The Netherlands) 0.96 km
25
25 (1121LM, Oostzaan, North Holland, The Netherlands) 1.31 km

Pause places

Twiske Haven

De Noorderlaaik 4a
1511 BX Oostzaan
http://www.twiskehaven.nl

Twiske Haven, just 5 km from Amsterdam, is an oasis of tranquility. In the summer you can enjoy a relaxing day in nature here, in the Twiske Recreation Area. The terrace is a nice base for a walking or cycling route, which you can extend with the rental of rowing and sailing boats, electric sloops and canoes. In winter you can feel the warmth of Twiske Chalet, with burning torches and fire pits, soft pillows and furs and Gluhwein for the inner warmth.

Café De Drie Zwanen

Den Ilp 68
1127 PG Landsmeer
http://www.cafededriezwanen.nl

Cafe De Drie Zwanen is a cozy cafe for young and old in a beautiful location on the Twiske. The cafe has acceptable parking space and a large bar. There are 3 billiards available and there is a possibility to play darts. On the terrace you can enjoy the good atmosphere and a coffee or something else at your leisure. In addition to Cafe De Drie Zwanen, B&B Het Zwanennest has been realized with its own entrance and includes 2x2 person rooms with Wifi Television Computer.

Sights

Twiskemolen

Twiske
1121 LM Oostzaan

On the edge of the recreation area the Twiske is one of the few working polder mills in the Netherlands: the Twiskemolen. This mill dates from 1578 and has been in its current location in Landsmeer since 1975. With a little wind, the blades of the mill can be admired rotating and the mill functions as a pumping station to keep the polder water up to standard.

Provided by:

Bureau Toerisme Laag Holland