Find the silence in the Weerribben

In the Weerribben you can enjoy the silence and the rugged nature. In nearby Giethoorn you can experience the atmosphere of the Venice of the North. The route starts at Family Het Hof. You can drink and eat something here at your leisure before you get on your bike. You cycle through the rural area around Steenwijk to Giethoorn, a cultural-historical pearl. The picturesque village is known as Venice of the North thanks to its many bridges and waterways. Further on you drive into the Weerribben, one of the quietest areas in the Netherlands. No matter how rugged this nature reserve may look, every square meter of this original peat area has been excavated by people for peat over three centuries. From your bike you have a beautiful view of that beautiful mix of swamp forests, reed fields and flowery meadows.