Discover the unique peat landscape of De Vlietlanden
Midden-Delfland, South Holland, The Netherlands
Hiking route: 725575
Provided by: Vereniging Natuurmonumenten
29.1 km
07:16 h
1654 kcal
2 m
Description
Between Vlaardingen, Maasluis and Maasland you can walk along the Vlietlanden. The landscape here consists of unique, never reclaimed boezemland in an old lowland peat area. In the spring the hayfields here are full of colorful flowers and you will also find all kinds of birds here.
Unique peat areas
At the start of this route you set course for Vlaardingen. Then you walk on to Schipluiden and Maasland. The area you walk through has never been poldered and that is quite unique in the Netherlands. The peat areas here are therefore higher than the surrounding polders. You will also find many wide waterways here that are often used for sailing, a swamp forest and reed and hay fields. In the spring the hay field changes into a sea of flowers full of purple, yellow and other colored flowers. A beautiful sight to see. You can enjoy this to the fullest while walking, but it is also very beautiful here outside of spring.
Special birds
This way you will find all kinds of birds here all year round that are attracted by the water in this area. For example, about eighty pairs of blue herons live in the swamp forest. Further on you will find Bed & Breakfast Rechthuis van Zouteveen where you can spend the night.
The water on
Are you still not tired of looking at the Vlietlanden after your walk? Then consider a boat trip through this water-rich area. In this area, you can rent canoes to view the landscape from the water. Enjoy the peace and quiet a stone's throw from the busy city of Rotterdam.
Unique peat areas
At the start of this route you set course for Vlaardingen. Then you walk on to Schipluiden and Maasland. The area you walk through has never been poldered and that is quite unique in the Netherlands. The peat areas here are therefore higher than the surrounding polders. You will also find many wide waterways here that are often used for sailing, a swamp forest and reed and hay fields. In the spring the hay field changes into a sea of flowers full of purple, yellow and other colored flowers. A beautiful sight to see. You can enjoy this to the fullest while walking, but it is also very beautiful here outside of spring.
Special birds
This way you will find all kinds of birds here all year round that are attracted by the water in this area. For example, about eighty pairs of blue herons live in the swamp forest. Further on you will find Bed & Breakfast Rechthuis van Zouteveen where you can spend the night.
The water on
Are you still not tired of looking at the Vlietlanden after your walk? Then consider a boat trip through this water-rich area. In this area, you can rent canoes to view the landscape from the water. Enjoy the peace and quiet a stone's throw from the busy city of Rotterdam.
Height Profile
The cycle routes of Natuurmonumenten on www.route.nl give you a special natural view of the Netherlands. You can completely relax in the small and large-scale nature reserves. Be sure to visit the visitor centers of Natuurmonumenten and be inspired.
You do not want to miss this
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.
Pause places
Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkeerplaats Oude Veiling (A, 3155 EN, Midden-Delfland, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
46 | 46 (3155EG, Midden-Delfland, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.22 km | |
68 | 68 (3155EL, Midden-Delfland, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.26 km | |
46 | 46 (3155EG, Midden-Delfland, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.28 km | |
63 | 63 (3155EM, Midden-Delfland, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 1.74 km | |
57 | 57 (3155EM, Midden-Delfland, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 2.28 km |
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