These beautiful route runs along the three cliffs of Gaasterland. Enjoy the view over the IJsselmeer at the Oudemirdumer Cliff. Take a paddle at the Mirnserklif or learn more about ‘the Battle of Warns’ at the Rode Klif.
On the shores of the IJsselmeer in Gaasterland you will find the only cliffs in the Netherlands. There are three of them: in Oudemirdum, in Mirns and the Rode Klif (red cliff) near Warns. All three originated in the Ice Age when the land in Gaasterland was pushed up by glaciers, sometimes as high as 13 metres. Along the coastline, bits of land kept disappearing into the waves. Admittedly, the cliffs in Gaasterland are not as impressive as the famous White Cliffs of Dover or the Irish Cliffs of Moher, but they are real cliffs. What’s more, you can make a selfie at the edge of the cliff without worrying about a tragic outcome. So why don’t you go see for yourself? And enjoy the view from the cliff across the IJsselmeer to the distant horizon.