178590 The beautiful nature near Zoetermeer

Zoetermeer is easy to explore by bike. In the countryside you will pass through beautiful old towns. And you will discover how beautiful nature in the Randstad can be.

Forest Bentwoud
The route starts at the edge of the Bentwoud, a young forest in which space has also been made for flower-rich grasslands and swamps. With over 800 hectares, this is the largest contiguous forest area in the Randstad. It is then wonderfully peaceful to cycle in the vast polder. And enjoy the views. At the Zevenhuizerplas you pass Boulevard Nesselande. In this shopping center you will find nice shops and cozy terraces for a refreshing pit stop.

Beautiful Zevenhuizen
In Zevenhuizen there are some beautiful monuments in the Dorpsstraat. The largest church dates from 1699, the smaller Remonstrant church was built in 1866. The route leads you further along the Rottemeren. The surrounding polders started to settle after reclamation, so that the Rottemeren are now higher than the surrounding landscape. In Zoetermeer you drive past the iconic water tower from 1928. In the old village center is De Hoop, a flour mill from 1897.

Directions

#	Description	Distance
	TOP Zoetermeer - Bentwoud (TOP Zoetermeer-Bentwoud, 2721DX, Zoetermeer, South Holland, The Netherlands)	0.00 km
17	17 (2721DX, Zoetermeer, South Holland, The Netherlands)	0.28 km
54	54 (2731BV, Alphen aan den Rijn, South Holland, The Netherlands)	0.74 km
53	53 (Noorddijk, 2751DK, Zuidplas, South Holland, The Netherlands)	1.76 km
52	52 (2742WK, Alphen aan den Rijn, South Holland, The Netherlands)	4.06 km
14	14 (2742KR, Waddinxveen, South Holland, The Netherlands)	6.79 km

Pause places

Boulevard Nesselande

Maltaplein 2
3059 XW Rotterdam
http://www.boulevardnesselande.nl

Boulevard Nesselande is a shopping center with a variety of shops and plenty of parking. In the shopping center you will find everything for your daily needs. There are also excellent catering facilities with cozy terraces for a cup of coffee, a delicious pancake, a great lunch and a tasteful dinner. Boulevard Nesselande is located on the Zevenhuizerplas with a beautiful beach. You imagine yourself on the Cote d\\\'Azur. A great start to your bike ride along lakes and picturesque villages and to end in this atmospheric and cozy center. We hope to be able to greet you soon!

Sights

Bleiswijkse Droogmakerij C-1 (romp/restant)

2665KS Lansingerland
http://www.allemolens.nl

The most famous windmill type in the Netherlands. Windmills were used not only to produce flour from cereals, but also to reclaim polder areas. Natural energy. The most famous windmills can be found in Kinderdijk, really set up as a polder model. A must see!

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