Discover recreational and historic Oostzaan

Oostzaan, North Holland, The Netherlands

Cycling route: 753448

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Provided by: Bureau Toerisme Laag Holland

15.7 km
00:55 h
276 kcal
2 m

Description

On this route you will learn more about the colorful history of Oostzaan, in which the rise and flourishing of a number of special industries in particular play a role. You will also get to know beautiful nature reserves.

Back to the past in Oostzaan
The starting point of this route is in Oostzaan. Many Oostzaners used to work here on the bleaching fields, in tear cookers and in starch factories. In addition, they export for the shipping and whaling industry. Oostzaan even knew a notorious pirate: Claes Compaen. Other well-known inhabitants of Oostzaan were artist Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsaenen and Albert Heijn, who established his first shop in Oostzaan. In the village center you can take a look at the Church of Oostzaan, theater De Kunst Greep and a cozy square surrounded by catering establishments to settle down.

The Oostzanerveld and the Twiske
From Oostzaan you cycle along the unique peat meadow area of the Oostzanerveld, an ancient area with a special plot structure and wide openness. You will also cycle through the Twiske recreation area, where you can enjoy the peace and space. You can also swim, dive, sail, surf and sail here.

The Twiske Polder
You might not think so if you cycle through nature here, but the Twiskepolder was built by man. In the 1960s, a lot of sand was excavated here for the construction of the first Coentunnel, which created the deep Stootersplas. Take a good look around you in this area, because all kinds of birds live here. You can also admire numerous sights on this route.
Parking Bicycle cafe Windmill Tourist landmark

Height Profile

Bureau Toerisme Laag Holland

In Laag Holland are the rustic villages of yesteryear. While cycling you will find Dutch history in the beautiful straight polder lines and the protected city and village views. Low Holland is a national landscape. The Defense Line of Amsterdam and the Beemster have been placed on the World Heritage list by UNESCO.

Directions

# Description Distance
Parkeerplaats | Twiskeweg (Tennis Club 't Twiske, 1511 BX, Oostzaan, North Holland, The Netherlands) 0.00 km
17
17 (De Noorderlaaik, 1511BX, Oostzaan, North Holland, The Netherlands) 1.29 km
Twiskepolder met Stootersplas (1511 BX, Oostzaan, North Holland, The Netherlands) 2.40 km
12
12 (1511AM, Oostzaan, North Holland, The Netherlands) 3.29 km
Het Oostzanerveld (1511 AM, Oostzaan, North Holland, The Netherlands) 3.55 km
13
13 (1127PT, Landsmeer, North Holland, The Netherlands) 5.89 km

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