Kaagroute from TOP Roelofarendsveen (long)
Kaag en Braassem, South Holland, The Netherlands
Cycling route: 192665
Provided by: Stichting TOP Routenetwerken
44.1 km
777 kcal
4 m
Description
Kaag en Braassem offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature, landscape and water. The area has an important water sports function thanks to the Kagerplassen and the Braassemermeer. Due to the characteristic allotment pattern, the striking windmills and the virtual absence of buildings, the landscape is beautiful. The various ferries give the area a special recreational appeal.
The route also takes you through the city center of Leiden.
A few tips
Mills in Kaag and Braassem
Kaag en Braassem has 20 windmills, making it the second-largest municipality in the Netherlands. The mills can be admired from the water by following the Alkemade sloop route (available at the Kaag en Braassem tourist agency).
Historic Roelofarendsveen lock
Northwest of the Braassemermeer there is a lock that provides access to the wet polder of Roelofarendsveen and vice versa. The lock dates from the year 1632. In the past, barges of vegetables and peat were brought to the cities from the polder. Given the different water levels between the polder and the Braassemermeer, it was necessary to construct a lock.
Braassemermeer
The Braassemermeer was created in the time of the peat cutters, between the sixteenth century and 1850. The 425-hectare lake has grown due to peat extraction and weather influences. The green-blue lake is mainly known for its water sports activities. Along the lake you will find marinas, boat rental companies, cafes and restaurants.
Summer bicycle ferry't Heen en Weertje to Kaageiland (deviate from the route from junction 39).
The meadows, picturesque houses, views full of windmills and the nautical character of Kaageiland are well worth a visit. A bicycle ferry runs to the island from the Boekhorsterweg in Oud Ade. You can reach the bicycle ferry via bicycle junctions 39-8. Ferry times: June to August, weekends from May to September.
Height Profile
Tourist Interchange Points (TOP 's) are the perfect places to start a bike ride or a walk. In these places you can park your car for free on the edge of beautiful areas. From here you can enjoy cycling and walking via the nodes. The TOP 's are easy to find by following the signs along the roads. You can recognize the TOP by a green steel culm of 5.5 meters high.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOP Roelofarendsveen (2371EC, Kaag en Braassem, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
29 | 29 (2371CB, Kaag en Braassem, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.82 km | |
32 | 32 (Groenewoudskade, 2371CA, Kaag en Braassem, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 2.25 km | |
33 | 33 (Boddens Hosangweg, 2481KX, Kaag en Braassem, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 2.70 km | |
44 | 44 (2481KR, Kaag en Braassem, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 4.27 km | |
45 | 45 (2481AJ, Kaag en Braassem, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 4.64 km |
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