Giethoorn Water Villages
Cycle through the watery villages of Wanneperveen, Dwarsgracht and Giethoorn, where life has been tied to the water for centuries. Enjoy canals, little bridges and reed beds. Along the way, taste delicious regional products from local makers.
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Giethoorn Water Villages is a cycling route of 48.1 km. You finish at a different point from where you start. Allow about 3 h 10 min.
A long bike ride of more than 48 kilometres through the watery countryside around Giethoorn. You cycle through Wanneperveen, Dwarsgracht and Giethoorn, as well as Blokzijl and Sint Jansklooster.
You will see plenty of water along the way: the Beulakerwijde, Belterwijde and Boschwijde lakes and the Giethoornsche Meer. The route runs through Weerribben-Wieden National Park and past the De Weerribben nature reserve. In Blokzijl you pass the Gildenhuys.
Allow just over three hours of cycling, without stops.
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