Zuiderzee Route stage 3: From Rijs to Zwartsluis
De Fryske Marren, Friesland, The Netherlands
Cycling route: 747480
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81.1 km
04:46 h
1429 kcal
17 m
Description
On the third stage of the Zuiderzee Route you cycle across the border from Friesland to Overijssel. Part of the route takes you along the edge of the IJsselmeer and further on you continue along 'new land' that has been reclaimed from the Zuiderzee.
Sights along the water
Start your day quietly with a cup of coffee at Hotel Gaasterland and then get on your bike towards the IJsselmeer. The first part of the route takes you through small Frisian towns a stone's throw from the lake, such as Oudemirdum. You will also pass the Mirnser Klif and the Oudemirdumer Klif along the way. At the last cliff you will find a viewpoint with a beautiful view over the IJsselmeer. Take the time to enjoy this for a moment. A little further on you can take a look at the Ir DF Woudagemaal, a historic steam pumping station that is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and its visitor center.
Weerribben-Wieden National Park
Then you cycle straight through the polders to the Weerribben-Wieden National Park, the largest peat bog in Western Europe. Relax in this area full of vast reedlands, ponds, ditches and swamp forests. Finally you arrive at Hotel Zwartewater in Zwartsluis. End your day here on a pleasant note.
Mill De Foeke
In the reed land on the edge of the Wieden nature reserve you will find the small mill De Foeke. In the past, there were such mills everywhere in this region to drain peat areas. This way, the peat that was drying in the peat bogs remained dry. From the beginning of the 20th century, peat was no longer extracted and that is why the tjasker mills disappeared from the landscape.
Sights along the water
Start your day quietly with a cup of coffee at Hotel Gaasterland and then get on your bike towards the IJsselmeer. The first part of the route takes you through small Frisian towns a stone's throw from the lake, such as Oudemirdum. You will also pass the Mirnser Klif and the Oudemirdumer Klif along the way. At the last cliff you will find a viewpoint with a beautiful view over the IJsselmeer. Take the time to enjoy this for a moment. A little further on you can take a look at the Ir DF Woudagemaal, a historic steam pumping station that is on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and its visitor center.
Weerribben-Wieden National Park
Then you cycle straight through the polders to the Weerribben-Wieden National Park, the largest peat bog in Western Europe. Relax in this area full of vast reedlands, ponds, ditches and swamp forests. Finally you arrive at Hotel Zwartewater in Zwartsluis. End your day here on a pleasant note.
Mill De Foeke
In the reed land on the edge of the Wieden nature reserve you will find the small mill De Foeke. In the past, there were such mills everywhere in this region to drain peat areas. This way, the peat that was drying in the peat bogs remained dry. From the beginning of the 20th century, peat was no longer extracted and that is why the tjasker mills disappeared from the landscape.
Explore the Zuiderzee Route further with stage 4 of the route.
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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.
Sights
Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
17 | 17 (8572WN, De Fryske Marren, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | |
14 | 14 (8572WB, De Fryske Marren, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 0.55 km | |
15 | 15 (8573 WP, De Fryske Marren, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 2.77 km | |
| Mirnser Klif (Sefonsterdyk, 8572 WN, De Fryske Marren, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 4.25 km | ||
16 | 16 (8567LD, De Fryske Marren, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 7.78 km | |
23 | 23 (8567JD, De Fryske Marren, Friesland, The Netherlands) | 8.65 km |
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