Extensive wet areas in West Friesland
Medemblik, North Holland, The Netherlands
Cycling route: 524079
Provided by: Groots Genieten
53.0 km
03:07 h
935 kcal
3 m
Description
West Friesland consists of many agricultural areas, but you will also find many rough, wet nature areas with forests, meadows and lots of water. Along the way you will probably encounter all kinds of birds that live in this wet area and you can also enjoy the peace and quiet here.
Enkhuizen in the VOC era
The town of Wervershoof on the IJsselmeer forms the starting point of this route. From here you cycle through the vast polders to the IJsselmeer coast at Schellinkhout. Then you cycle along the IJsselmeer all the way to Enkhuizen. This city was an important trading city in the time of the VOC due to its strategic location on the IJsselmeer and you can still see that in Enkhuizen. The city centre full of historical buildings and the defence tower at the harbour of Enkhuizen are reminders of this prosperous time. Feast your eyes as you cycle through the centre of Enkhuizen and then head back towards Wervershoof along the many ditches and other waters in the interior of West Friesland.
Enkhuizen in the VOC era
The town of Wervershoof on the IJsselmeer forms the starting point of this route. From here you cycle through the vast polders to the IJsselmeer coast at Schellinkhout. Then you cycle along the IJsselmeer all the way to Enkhuizen. This city was an important trading city in the time of the VOC due to its strategic location on the IJsselmeer and you can still see that in Enkhuizen. The city centre full of historical buildings and the defence tower at the harbour of Enkhuizen are reminders of this prosperous time. Feast your eyes as you cycle through the centre of Enkhuizen and then head back towards Wervershoof along the many ditches and other waters in the interior of West Friesland.
Mill De Hoop
In Wervershoof you can visit Molen De Hoop from 1889. Previously there was a mill here that was replaced by Molen De Hoop, because the old mill did not have enough storage capacity. Grain was ground in the mill and electricity was also generated with the mill since 1955. The mill has been restored several times to keep the mill in working order. Even today the mill still turns regularly.
In Wervershoof you can visit Molen De Hoop from 1889. Previously there was a mill here that was replaced by Molen De Hoop, because the old mill did not have enough storage capacity. Grain was ground in the mill and electricity was also generated with the mill since 1955. The mill has been restored several times to keep the mill in working order. Even today the mill still turns regularly.
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.
Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
56 | 56 (1693BJ, Medemblik, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | |
55 | 55 (1691EL, Medemblik, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 4.09 km | |
85 | 85 (1691EC, Medemblik, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 6.06 km | |
84 | 84 (1684NC, Medemblik, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 7.71 km | |
83 | 83 (1617VA, Drechterland, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 9.56 km | |
82 | 82 (1617KJ, Drechterland, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 10.18 km |
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