Walking through watery Vlietland
Hiking in Leidschendam-Voorburg, South Holland, The Netherlands
Hiking route 389831
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8257
186
12.4 km
03:06 h
707 kcal
1 m
Height Profile
Description
The Vlietland recreation area near Voorschoten is perfect for a walk. This 300 hectare area consists of three lakes surrounded by beaches, forests, creeks and park-like landscapes. Come and relax here and let all your everyday worries slip away.
Walk along the water
The starting point of this route is in Stompwijk. From here you walk to Voorschoten. The first part of the route takes you through the Westeinderp Polder. This polder was created in 1641 when nine small polders were merged. Then you walk around the lakes of the Vlietland recreation area. In 1970 this area was still used as a sand extraction area, but today it is a popular place among water sports enthusiasts, walkers and cyclists. While walking, look out over the water and watch the water sports enthusiasts who have fun here. Such an environment automatically gives you a holiday feeling.
Restaurant De Bles
At the end of the route you will arrive at Restaurant De Bles. Time to settle down and take a look at the menu. Are you going for a nice lunch, a cup of coffee or an extensive dinner? It's all possible at De Bles. If you would like to explore the area further, you can also cycle route 389203.
Surprising Voorschoten
Voorschoten originated on an old beach wall. The history of this town goes back to no less than 2000 BC. Soil research has shown that Voorschoten functioned at that time as a settlement for a group of fishermen and hunters. This history is reflected in the many national monuments in Voorschoten. Here you will find an old silver factory, Duivenvoorde castle from 1226 and the Saint Laurentius Church that was built between 1865 and 1868.
Walk along the water
The starting point of this route is in Stompwijk. From here you walk to Voorschoten. The first part of the route takes you through the Westeinderp Polder. This polder was created in 1641 when nine small polders were merged. Then you walk around the lakes of the Vlietland recreation area. In 1970 this area was still used as a sand extraction area, but today it is a popular place among water sports enthusiasts, walkers and cyclists. While walking, look out over the water and watch the water sports enthusiasts who have fun here. Such an environment automatically gives you a holiday feeling.
Restaurant De Bles
At the end of the route you will arrive at Restaurant De Bles. Time to settle down and take a look at the menu. Are you going for a nice lunch, a cup of coffee or an extensive dinner? It's all possible at De Bles. If you would like to explore the area further, you can also cycle route 389203.
Surprising Voorschoten
Voorschoten originated on an old beach wall. The history of this town goes back to no less than 2000 BC. Soil research has shown that Voorschoten functioned at that time as a settlement for a group of fishermen and hunters. This history is reflected in the many national monuments in Voorschoten. Here you will find an old silver factory, Duivenvoorde castle from 1226 and the Saint Laurentius Church that was built between 1865 and 1868.
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Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brasserie De Bles (Doctor van Noortstraat, 2266 HC, Leidschendam-Voorburg, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
| Brasserie De Bles (Doctor van Noortstraat, 2266 HC, Leidschendam-Voorburg, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 12.44 km |
Place name directory
- Leidschendam-Voorburg, South Holland
- Zoeterwoude, South Holland
- Leiden, South Holland
- Voorschoten, South Holland
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