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The Oostzanerveld is a gem in an urban setting. Here, people and animals enjoy the hundreds of small islands and numerous ditches in complete tranquility… And all this just outside Amsterdam! Did you know that the Oostzanerveld is even a Natura 2000 site?

It has been four centuries since this polder was drained using windmills. Cycle past interesting spots, read the stories, and the Purmer comes to life. Two cycling routes have been mapped out, through the north and the south of the polder.

This route takes you through a large piece of nature with a small excursion to the big city of Haarlem. Here you have the opportunity to catch your breath during a cup of coffee or lunch and then end your route through another piece of dunes.

Visit Wadden has mapped out the food cycling route 'Texel & de Texelaar'. With this route, you explore the island by bike, but also its culinary delights.

Short 5.5 km walk near Naarden and Bussum: over boardwalks through soggy swamp forest and past picturesque hay meadows by the Naardermeer.

Short circular walk of 5.1 km through the quiet farmland around Spanbroek — with views of the fan-shaped polder landscape of West Friesland.

This short route shows you the nicest spots in the Rekerhout in Alkmaar. The herb garden and the petting zoo are included in the route.

Start in Scharwoude and walk 16.8 km on the Zuiderzeepad from Scharwoude to Edam through the open polder landscape of Waterland, past historical sites that tell the story of the battle against the water.

Kolhorn lies amidst the meadows. If you look closely at the picturesque location of this small village behind the dike, you can easily imagine that Kolhorn used to be situated on the Zuiderzee. Since the land reclamation, the former fishing village lies in the heart of the West Frisian landscape and has a protected village appearance.

An intriguing walk through the polder landscape from Wieringerwaard to the former island of Wieringen, with panoramic views and stories of the struggle against the water.

Walk this short but very beautiful circular walk through the Klaas Hoorn and Kijfpolder and along the shores of the Alkmaardermeer near Akersloot. The polder is a typical Dutch peat meadow area with...

Walk along the IJsselmeer, through the Streekbos and over the city walls of Enkhuizen - an 8.9 km circular walk full of variety.