Gaasterland cliff route

From the Visitor Centre in Oudemirdum you can cycle along the Gaasterland cliffs, formed during the last ice age but one. The route takes you through the Zuidwest Fryslân National Landscape conservation area. Come and explore this unique part of Friesland and enjoy the many birds you are likely to spot along the way. 

Bezoekerscentrum Mar en Klif Visitor Centre
The Gaasterland cliff route starts from the Visitor Centre, where you can learn about the nature and history of the Zuidwest Fryslân National Landscape conservation area. The exhibition is interesting for adults and entertaining for kids. It will tell you all about what you can see outside.

Oudemirdumer Klif 
The Oudemirdumer Klif (cliff at Oudemirdum) is of great geological value. The cliff-top viewing point is owned by the Natuurmonumenten association, which preserves natural and cultural heritage in the Netherlands. The viewing point is open to the public and offers magnificent views of Lake IJsselmeer. The cliff environment supports a rich variety of rare plants and mushrooms. Along the waterfront you can still find remnants of the old wooden seawall that once provided protection from the waves.

Mirnser Klif
The Mirnser Klif (cliff at Mirns) is used for recreational purposes. It is especially popular with kite surfers because the water here is very shallow. Kite flyers and paddlers also like to come here. Near the Mokkebank nature reserve, you can still see the remains of the wooden poles that protected the coast from the power of the waves.

Rode Klif (red cliff) at Lake IJsselmeer
This cliff is made of boulder clay and is named after the colour of the clay. Red boulder clay is found only in Gaasterland. The cliff is famous for being the site of the battle of Warns. The battle is commemorated by the large boulder. The inscription on the boulder, ‘Leaver dea as slaaf’ (better dead than a slave), speaks for itself.