Boot path route
Waterland, North Holland, The Netherlands
Hiking route: 177822
Provided by: Bureau Toerisme Laag Holland
10.2 km
02:32 h
579 kcal
2 m
Description
On this route you will become acquainted with the area around Broek in Waterland. You walk along the Broekervaart and through the Varkensland nature reserve. This area is a true paradise for meadow birds. Here you can spot the godwit, redshank, golden plover, reed bunting and reed warbler.
On to Watergang
You start your walk in the backyard of Amsterdam in the idyllic village of Broek in Waterland. You will immediately recognize this village by its pastel-colored monumental buildings. This oasis of peace just a stone's throw from the busy city is a beautiful place to start your tour. From here you can walk to the hamlet of Het Schouw and the picturesque village of Watergang. Between Watergang and Broek in Waterland you then walk along an old church path. This path used to be used on Sundays by residents of Watergang to walk to Broek in Waterland to attend mass in the church there.
Picturesque Broek in Waterland
You ultimately end your tour back in Broek in Waterland. In the Golden Age, wealthy merchants from Amsterdam settled in this village. They had beautiful houses built here in special colors to show off.
On to Watergang
You start your walk in the backyard of Amsterdam in the idyllic village of Broek in Waterland. You will immediately recognize this village by its pastel-colored monumental buildings. This oasis of peace just a stone's throw from the busy city is a beautiful place to start your tour. From here you can walk to the hamlet of Het Schouw and the picturesque village of Watergang. Between Watergang and Broek in Waterland you then walk along an old church path. This path used to be used on Sundays by residents of Watergang to walk to Broek in Waterland to attend mass in the church there.
Picturesque Broek in Waterland
You ultimately end your tour back in Broek in Waterland. In the Golden Age, wealthy merchants from Amsterdam settled in this village. They had beautiful houses built here in special colors to show off.
Practical information
This route is partially inaccessible during the breeding season from March 15 to July 1 (between junction 1 and junction 75). So pay attention to this before you go to this area for nothing. Furthermore, it is advisable to wear boots or other mud-resistant footwear if the weather is or has been bad. Then it can get swampy here.
This route is partially inaccessible during the breeding season from March 15 to July 1 (between junction 1 and junction 75). So pay attention to this before you go to this area for nothing. Furthermore, it is advisable to wear boots or other mud-resistant footwear if the weather is or has been bad. Then it can get swampy here.
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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.
Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
77 | 77 (Kerkplein, 1151AH, Waterland, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | |
78 | 78 (Havenrak, 1151AG, Waterland, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.10 km | |
79 | 79 (1151BX, Waterland, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.31 km | |
1 | 1 (1454AV, Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 3.87 km | |
76 | 76 (1151AP, Waterland, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 9.90 km | |
77 | 77 (Kerkplein, 1151AH, Waterland, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 10.19 km |
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