The Frisian Wouden (Northeast Friesland)

This route leads you through the beautiful tree-rich Frisian Forests. This so-called scenic landscape is unique in the Netherlands. The wings are formed by tree walls around meadows. The route alternates between these hedgerows and  along beautiful views in the Buitenposter, Twijsler and Surhuizumer Mieden and  the Bergumermeer and the De Leijen lake.  It is worthwhile to take a look at pavilion'De Leijen\\\' in Rottevalle and enjoy the breathtaking view over the lake of the same name with a cup of coffee.   A visit to the De Spitkeet Open Air Museum in Harkema gives you the opportunity to gain an idea of the history of the area and their inhabitants through newly built'old\\\' houses. You can also have a cup of coffee there.  The route also passes the national monument'it Poepekrús\\\'. This excavated cross is located on the Harstewei, a side road of De Opperkoatsterwei, just past Twijsel. The cross of approx. 1580 marks the spot where a German Poep, or hannekemaaier, was murdered in the late 16th century. The dirt road was once part of the main road Leeuwarden-Groningen.  In short, the varied route is well worth cycling. The route alternates between cobblestone roads and asphalt. Sometimes there is a sandy path in between.