Walking on the delta project the Veerse Gatdam
Veere, Zeeland, The Netherlands
Hiking route: 734609
Provided by: route.nl
17.2 km
04:17 h
977 kcal
6 m
Description
Take a nice walk along the Veerse Meer and discover the beautiful nature reserves and small towns on the edge of the water. During this tour you will walk over the delta work Veerse Gatdam with beautiful views over the water on both sides of the dam.
The Veerse Gatdam
At the start of this walk you immediately walk over the Veerse Gatdam, an impressive delta work. This dam was built around 1961 together with the Zandkreekdam to close off the former Veerse Gat from the sea. Since then, the Veerse Meer has been a popular spot for sailors, surfers and other water sports enthusiasts. The dam consists of a row of dunes that gives you the idea that you are on the beach when you walk around here. From here you set course for the fortified town of Veere. Take a look around this town and discover the rich history that is closely intertwined with the Veerse Gat and the sea.
The Veerse Gatdam
At the start of this walk you immediately walk over the Veerse Gatdam, an impressive delta work. This dam was built around 1961 together with the Zandkreekdam to close off the former Veerse Gat from the sea. Since then, the Veerse Meer has been a popular spot for sailors, surfers and other water sports enthusiasts. The dam consists of a row of dunes that gives you the idea that you are on the beach when you walk around here. From here you set course for the fortified town of Veere. Take a look around this town and discover the rich history that is closely intertwined with the Veerse Gat and the sea.
The Katse Heule
The construction of the Veerse Gatdam made the salt water of the Veerse Meer brackish. In order to maintain the water quality, the Katse Heule was constructed at the time, which connects the Veerse Meer with the Oosterschelde. As a result, salt water flows into the Veerse Meer again. There are also 17 islands in the lake. Many of these islands are accessible, but some areas are reserved as a habitat for birds.
The construction of the Veerse Gatdam made the salt water of the Veerse Meer brackish. In order to maintain the water quality, the Katse Heule was constructed at the time, which connects the Veerse Meer with the Oosterschelde. As a result, salt water flows into the Veerse Meer again. There are also 17 islands in the lake. Many of these islands are accessible, but some areas are reserved as a habitat for birds.
Please note: The ferry between Veere and Kamperland only operates from the end of April to the end of September. Check here for the sailing times.
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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.
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Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duinhotel Breezand (Zandbank, 4354 NR, Veere, Zeeland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
| Brasserie Dune (Zandbank, 4354 NR, Veere, Zeeland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
| Bikeshop Breezand (Zandbank, 4354 NR, Veere, Zeeland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
58 | 58 (Strand Vrouwenpolder, 4354ND, Veere, Zeeland, The Netherlands) | 0.69 km | |
46 | 46 (4493MR, Noord-Beveland, Zeeland, The Netherlands) | 2.18 km | |
40 | 40 (4493MR, Noord-Beveland, Zeeland, The Netherlands) | 2.62 km |
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