Mighty Beautiful West Friesland

Feast your eyes along the way
Along this route, you can enjoy an ever-changing landscape with tulip fields, meadows full of sheep, typical Dutch windmills, numerous bird species, and authentic thatched farmhouses. Atop the dike, along the IJsselmeer, you can let yourself be enchanted by a vista that stretches to the end of the horizon. Also, take a look at the water sports enthusiasts with their sailboats, surfboards, or kiteboards on the water. If you are lucky, you might spot a three-masted ship from the brown fleet making the crossing—a majestic sight.

Nice sights and regional products
Furthermore, the charming towns you cycle through on this route are also well worth a visit. For instance, take a look at Medemblik or Hoorn and enjoy all the interesting sights to discover there. How about the Zuiderzee Museum in Enkhuizen or the Krijgsman Windmill? If you are looking for delicious regional products fresh from the land, you can visit roadside stalls at nearby farms.

Bare feet
In Bovenkarspel, you will find a barefoot path near the Het Streekbos recreation area. This path runs across agricultural land, and along the way, you will encounter a windmill, a bird pond, a herb garden, and a willow forest, among other things. Get off your bike, take off your shoes, and explore this part of West Friesland barefoot. A unique experience that you will remember for a long time.