Safe dikes
Zwolle, Overijssel, The Netherlands
Cycling route: 770136
Provided by: Peter, Overijssel
65.6 km
03:51 h
1155 kcal
6 m
Description
There are few catering establishments along this route. You can only use the ferry across the Ganzediep from April 15 to October 15.
The Netherlands has become more vulnerable to flooding. The population continues to grow and the climate is changing. The earth is warming, the sea level is rising, the soil is sinking and there are more frequent and longer periods of heavy rain or drought.
Living with water, without worries. That is the ambition of the Groot Salland Water Board. It wants to prevent floods and thus the risk of life-threatening situations and economic damage. That is why Groot Salland manages approximately 300 kilometers of river dikes along the IJssel, Zwarte Water, Vecht, Zwarte Meer and Ketelmeer with great care. In addition, it manages a number of technical flood defenses that literally have to 'turn back' high water. Such as, for example, the famous Balg Weir near Ramspol and the Kampen-Midden flood barrier.
Flood defense Kampen-Middle
The historic Hanseatic city of Kampen has a unique flood defense to protect the city's residents against high water levels of the IJssel. In 1997, the water board, together with the municipality of Kampen, decided to use the old city wall as a flood barrier. The result is that two kilometers of the old city wall are now closed off by means of 84 separate partitions. In order to achieve this in a short period of time when high water levels threaten, the water board calls in the High Water Brigade (a team of 200 volunteers) to install all the deployment barriers and thus seal off the city center of Kampen from the high water. A safe feeling for the residents of Kampen.
Burgel
In 1998, the water board took over the responsibility for cleaning (remediation) of contaminated waterbeds from the government. In the year 2000, Groot Salland renovated the Burgel, as one of the first city canals in its area. The problem surrounding polluted waterbeds in West Overijssel is greatest around urban and industrial areas. The water board pays extra attention to this.
IJsseldijk
The IJsseldijk is a river dike. In the past, residents behind a river dike always had to be extra alert for their safety in the event of high water. Over the centuries, river dikes have been continuously raised and strengthened. Raising the dikes even more in the future is not an option. That is why alternatives are being sought, such as creating more water storage areas.
Ramspol
In 2002, the Groot Salland Water Board constructed a unique bellows weir that protects West Overijssel against high water. On average once a year, when the water level is 0.50 meters above NAP, the enormous bellows are inflated in 60 minutes. These bellows, three in total, have a total length of 240 meters. There is a visitor center at the Balg Weir.
Kampereiland
Kampereiland was created because silted lands were drained for centuries. Traditionally it has been a real pasture area that belongs to the municipality of Kampen. Kampereiland consists of several small polders that are drained by Groot Salland.
New Lutterzijl
The Nieuw Lutterzijl pumping station drains the Koekoek polder and ensures that the water level remains 3.60 meters below NAP. To guarantee the safety of residents and limit damage to the many horticultural companies, it is extremely important that the groundwater level does not rise. The water board is making every effort to achieve this.
Mastenbroek steam pumping station
One of the oldest working steam pumping stations in the Netherlands is located on the Kamperzeedijk. Mastenbroek steam pumping station was installed in 1865 and is now a protected industrial monument. Groot Salland is committed to the preservation of monuments with a water function and is a donor to the foundation that maintains the Mastenbroek steam pumping station. An information point is located at the steam pumping station.
Polder Mastenbroek
Mastenbroek is a medieval polder, located between the IJssel and the Zwarte Water. The polder has existed since 1364. As a result of previous dike breaches, gullies have formed everywhere in the polder. Large parts of the polder have been designed by the water board with nature-friendly banks. Level management in the polder is a challenge for the water board. The peat soil causes the soil to sink in. The water level must therefore always be adjusted.
Bisschopswetering
The swampy peat area of the Mastenbroek polder was divided, reclaimed (drained) and mined in 1364. The extraction took place from three parallel waterways that were dug at the time. Over the years, these waterways have been used for shipping. In most places two boats could easily pass each other. Nowadays the waterways are no longer accessible to shipping. Canoeing is still possible. The Groot Salland Water Board is responsible for the management and maintenance of the Bisschopswetering.
Route offered by: Groot Salland Water Board
The Netherlands has become more vulnerable to flooding. The population continues to grow and the climate is changing. The earth is warming, the sea level is rising, the soil is sinking and there are more frequent and longer periods of heavy rain or drought.
Living with water, without worries. That is the ambition of the Groot Salland Water Board. It wants to prevent floods and thus the risk of life-threatening situations and economic damage. That is why Groot Salland manages approximately 300 kilometers of river dikes along the IJssel, Zwarte Water, Vecht, Zwarte Meer and Ketelmeer with great care. In addition, it manages a number of technical flood defenses that literally have to 'turn back' high water. Such as, for example, the famous Balg Weir near Ramspol and the Kampen-Midden flood barrier.
Flood defense Kampen-Middle
The historic Hanseatic city of Kampen has a unique flood defense to protect the city's residents against high water levels of the IJssel. In 1997, the water board, together with the municipality of Kampen, decided to use the old city wall as a flood barrier. The result is that two kilometers of the old city wall are now closed off by means of 84 separate partitions. In order to achieve this in a short period of time when high water levels threaten, the water board calls in the High Water Brigade (a team of 200 volunteers) to install all the deployment barriers and thus seal off the city center of Kampen from the high water. A safe feeling for the residents of Kampen.
Burgel
In 1998, the water board took over the responsibility for cleaning (remediation) of contaminated waterbeds from the government. In the year 2000, Groot Salland renovated the Burgel, as one of the first city canals in its area. The problem surrounding polluted waterbeds in West Overijssel is greatest around urban and industrial areas. The water board pays extra attention to this.
IJsseldijk
The IJsseldijk is a river dike. In the past, residents behind a river dike always had to be extra alert for their safety in the event of high water. Over the centuries, river dikes have been continuously raised and strengthened. Raising the dikes even more in the future is not an option. That is why alternatives are being sought, such as creating more water storage areas.
Ramspol
In 2002, the Groot Salland Water Board constructed a unique bellows weir that protects West Overijssel against high water. On average once a year, when the water level is 0.50 meters above NAP, the enormous bellows are inflated in 60 minutes. These bellows, three in total, have a total length of 240 meters. There is a visitor center at the Balg Weir.
Kampereiland
Kampereiland was created because silted lands were drained for centuries. Traditionally it has been a real pasture area that belongs to the municipality of Kampen. Kampereiland consists of several small polders that are drained by Groot Salland.
New Lutterzijl
The Nieuw Lutterzijl pumping station drains the Koekoek polder and ensures that the water level remains 3.60 meters below NAP. To guarantee the safety of residents and limit damage to the many horticultural companies, it is extremely important that the groundwater level does not rise. The water board is making every effort to achieve this.
Mastenbroek steam pumping station
One of the oldest working steam pumping stations in the Netherlands is located on the Kamperzeedijk. Mastenbroek steam pumping station was installed in 1865 and is now a protected industrial monument. Groot Salland is committed to the preservation of monuments with a water function and is a donor to the foundation that maintains the Mastenbroek steam pumping station. An information point is located at the steam pumping station.
Polder Mastenbroek
Mastenbroek is a medieval polder, located between the IJssel and the Zwarte Water. The polder has existed since 1364. As a result of previous dike breaches, gullies have formed everywhere in the polder. Large parts of the polder have been designed by the water board with nature-friendly banks. Level management in the polder is a challenge for the water board. The peat soil causes the soil to sink in. The water level must therefore always be adjusted.
Bisschopswetering
The swampy peat area of the Mastenbroek polder was divided, reclaimed (drained) and mined in 1364. The extraction took place from three parallel waterways that were dug at the time. Over the years, these waterways have been used for shipping. In most places two boats could easily pass each other. Nowadays the waterways are no longer accessible to shipping. Canoeing is still possible. The Groot Salland Water Board is responsible for the management and maintenance of the Bisschopswetering.
Route offered by: Groot Salland Water Board
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Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8012AK, Zwolle, Overijssel, The Netherlands | 0.00 km | ||
41 | 41 (8261AP, Kampen, Overijssel, The Netherlands) | 15.05 km | |
13 | 13 (8267BA, Kampen, Overijssel, The Netherlands) | 19.74 km | |
33 | 33 (Kattewaardweg, 8267AJ, Kampen, Overijssel, The Netherlands) | 23.46 km | |
35 | 35 (8267BB, Kampen, Overijssel, The Netherlands) | 28.84 km | |
34 | 34 (Middendijk, 8267AK, Kampen, Overijssel, The Netherlands) | 34.57 km |
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