Discover polder villages around De Beemster
Beemster, North Holland, The Netherlands
Cycling route: 181364
Provided by: Groots Genieten
48.2 km
02:50 h
849 kcal
0 m
Description
In World Heritage De Beemster you cycle along the straight roads that are so characteristic of this area. The landscape here mainly consists of agricultural areas with here and there a historic farmhouse. You will also find many mills and mill corridors here that regulate the water level.
Admire historic mills
Then it is time to explore the polders. Mill De Nachtegaal in Middenbeemster is the first mill you encounter. Until 1960, De Nachtegaal regularly ground corn, but then the mill came to a standstill. Ironing mill I, Ironing mill K and Ironing mill L together form a mill corridor. Ironing mill I dates from 1864, the other two were built around 1631. The last mill you cycle past is Molen de Otter from 1899.
Admire historic mills
Then it is time to explore the polders. Mill De Nachtegaal in Middenbeemster is the first mill you encounter. Until 1960, De Nachtegaal regularly ground corn, but then the mill came to a standstill. Ironing mill I, Ironing mill K and Ironing mill L together form a mill corridor. Ironing mill I dates from 1864, the other two were built around 1631. The last mill you cycle past is Molen de Otter from 1899.
Fort near Spijkerboor
Another attraction on this route is the Fort at Spijkerboor, which is part of the Defense Line of Amsterdam. The fort was mobilized during the First World War, but has also had other destinations. The fortress served as a prison for conscientious objectors and a number of prominent NSB members, but a number of political offenders were also held here.
Another attraction on this route is the Fort at Spijkerboor, which is part of the Defense Line of Amsterdam. The fort was mobilized during the First World War, but has also had other destinations. The fortress served as a prison for conscientious objectors and a number of prominent NSB members, but a number of political offenders were also held here.
Height Profile
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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.
Sights
Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
61 | 61 (1483HB, Beemster, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | |
6 | 6 (Rijperweg, 1462NL, Beemster, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 3.95 km | |
7 | 7 (1462HE, Beemster, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 5.84 km | |
8 | 8 (1463LA, Beemster, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 8.17 km | |
32 | 32 (Nekkerweg, 1463LA, Beemster, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 10.81 km | |
31 | 31 (1631DB, Koggenland, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 14.02 km |
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