De Ronde Venen, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Cycling route: 900127
Provided by: Waterlinies 2015
Muiden and Weesp are two beautiful old fortified towns where there is plenty to see and experience. In the countryside you can enjoy the peace and the varied natural beauty.
The Diem
Cycling along the dike along the meandering Gein you can enjoy a typical Dutch view of meadows, cows and monumental farms. You will also see the Broekzijdse Molen, a polder mill from 1641. A little later you will come across another old polder mill on the Gaasp: the Community Mill from 1708. Further on you will drive past the Diemerbos and through the idyllic surroundings along the river Diem.
Weesp
In Muiden you can still see many old buildings. What a nice atmosphere! You can walk in at the Muizenfort, which was built at the end of the nineteenth century. You drive on a car-free road to Muiderberg. Climb the dike for a view over the IJmeer. In the polder you pass the Meermolen/Onrust, a polder mill from 1809. Along the Vecht you drive into Weesp, there is plenty to experience in this historic fortified town. The route ends at Fort near Nigtevecht.
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.
# | Description | Distance | |
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Fort Nigtevecht (Velterslaan, 1391 HV, De Ronde Venen, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
26 | 26 (Kanaaldijk West, 1391HT, De Ronde Venen, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 0.58 km | |
27 | 27 (1391JE, De Ronde Venen, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 1.97 km | |
65 | 65 (1109BS, Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 5.14 km | |
65 | 65 (1109CH, Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 5.50 km | |
58 | 58 (1112AH, Diemen, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 10.08 km |
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