Dik Trompad
Edam-Volendam, North Holland, The Netherlands
Hiking route: 177831
Provided by: Bureau Toerisme Laag Holland
2.7 km
152 kcal
-1 m
Description
The origins of Dik Trom
A large part of this route takes you through the Etersheimerbraak polder. From here you walk to Etersheim past Poldermolen de Breek. The gem on this route is Dik Trom's school. The writer of the books about Dik Trom was a teacher here between 1883 and 1902. He wrote his stories in the adjacent teacher's house, because he was dissatisfied with the children's literature that existed at the time. Every day he wrote a chapter of the first book about Dik Trom in a school notebook. This became the most read children's book in the Netherlands.
A historic school
Dik Trom's school has been restored to its original state with school desks from the past, clogs under the coat rack and much more. Take a look here and learn more about children's books in the children's book museum located here. From Etersheim you walk back into the polder. You ultimately end up at De Breek Visitor Center where you can have a snack and a drink.
Walking on the dike
The last part of this route takes you over the Dik Trom path. This path runs over the dike of the Etersheimerbraak polder. From here you have a beautiful view over the Markermeer and the Kleiput, the deepest point in North Holland. Now that's a lot of fun!
Read more? Take a look at the Laag Holland page to learn more about the area.
Tour tip; Hiking with kids! Routes up to 5 km are ideal
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poldermolen de Breek (Etersheimer Braakmolen, 1474 MV, Edam-Volendam, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
1 | 1 (Etersheimer Braakweg, 1474MV, Edam-Volendam, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.02 km | |
16 | 16 (1474MX, Edam-Volendam, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.31 km | |
15 | 15 (IJsselmeerdijk, 1474MX, Edam-Volendam, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.71 km | |
14 | 14 (Etersheim, 1474MT, Edam-Volendam, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 1.48 km | |
| Het schooltje van Dik Trom (Het schooltje van Dik Trom, 1474 MT, Edam-Volendam, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 1.74 km |
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