Walking through the marshy Weerribben

  • The Netherlands
  • Overijssel
  • Steenwijkerland
  • 18.96 km (Approximately 04:44 u)
  • Hiking route 335788
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Walking through the marshy Weerribben

  • The Netherlands
  • Overijssel
  • Steenwijkerland
  • 18.96 km (Approximately 04:44 u)
  • Hiking route 335788
In this area, lakes, gullies, ponds and canals alternate with reed beds, swamp forests and quaking peat. This route takes you right through Weerribben-Wieden National Park. Enjoy unspoiled nature here and walk past sights such as the church in Paasloo and the characteristic wooded banks in the area.

Peat extraction in the Weerribben
Did you know that the name Weerribben comes from the peat extraction that took place in this area? In places where peat was excavated, weirs were created. The excavated peat was placed on the ribs, because it was dry there. The original peat bog in this area has changed under the influence of humans. For example, the area was drained by digging ditches.

Changing nature
In winter, the reeds are cut in this area. In the spring, fresh green stems shoot up and the views slowly disappear into high green walls of reeds. In autumn the reed turns from green to golden brown, ready to be cut again in winter. Nature changes with every season. The area has been made accessible with the construction of bridges and platforms. So you can walk across this marshy, floating land without getting your feet wet. In short, enjoy nature without the inconveniences.

Directions

# Description Distance
a41
a41 (8378JJ, Steenwijkerland, Overijssel, The Netherlands) 0.00 km
a42
a42 (8378JE, Steenwijkerland, Overijssel, The Netherlands) 0.54 km
a46
a46 (8378EN, Steenwijkerland, Overijssel, The Netherlands) 1.23 km
a45
a45 (Hooiweg, 8378EN, Steenwijkerland, Overijssel, The Netherlands) 1.48 km
D13
D13 (8378EN, Steenwijkerland, Overijssel, The Netherlands) 1.92 km
d12
d12 (8377EL, Steenwijkerland, Overijssel, The Netherlands) 3.23 km

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