The Rijsterbos woods are one of the most famous in Friesland. The largest woods of the rolling Gaasterland region are ideal for 'kuieren', which is the Frisian word for walking. Rijsterbos woods were created by Amsterdam Regent Hiob de Wildt in 1676. This would have been the setting for ladies parading in bustling skirts along star-shaped wooded lanes. An ideal walk around the 'Rysterbosk' is to follow the red or blue routes. But perhaps even more fun is simply to wander along the old paths and suddenly be surprised by the panorama of the IJsselmeer lake from Mirnserklif. largest woods of the rolling Gaasterland region are ideal for 'kuieren', which is the Frisian word for walking. Rijsterbos woods were created by Amsterdam Regent Hiob de Wildt in 1676. This would have been the setting for ladies parading in bustling skirts along star-shaped wooded lanes. An ideal walk around the 'Rysterbosk' is to follow the red or blue routes. But perhaps even more fun is simply to wander along the old paths and suddenly be surprised by the panorama of the IJsselmeer lake from Mirnserklif.
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Lycklamabos - Nijemirdum
Lycklamabos - NijemirdumThe ancient Lycklamabos is located in Gaasterland.
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Mirnserklif
MirnserklifIf you set off from the Rijsterbos forest and walk in the direction of Lake IJsselmeer you will come to the cliff at Mirns. It is a place that attracts kite surfers, kite flyers and beach lovers. The cliff was formed during the last ice age but one.
Mirns -
Steile Bank
Steile BankDe rust op de zandplaat en het ondiepe water eromheen zorgt ervoor dat dit een paradijs is voor vogels. Het hele jaar is de Steile Bank in trek bij gr...
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Starnumanbossen
StarnumanbossenYou will not find only neat rows of planted trees, stately avenues, and tightly maintained sandy paths here; this is a natural forest! The western part of the forest is even a forest reserve.
Ruigahuizen -
Oosterschar Nature Reserve
Oosterschar Nature ReserveThe Oosterschar (in Frisian Easterskar) nature reserve southwest of the town of Joure is a low peat-bog reserve. The landscape features here include old peat pits that were created by peat mining.
Rotstergaast -
Workumerwaard
WorkumerwaardAlong the IJsselmeer coast, near Workum, nature reserve the Workumerwaard is situated.
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Wadden Sea near Zurich - UNESCO World Heritage Site
Wadden Sea near Zurich - UNESCO World Heritage SiteThe stretch of Wadden Sea that faces the little village of Zurich nestled at the foot of the dike is the largest UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Netherlands. Twice a day the tide laps against the dike and twice a day it goes a long way out.
Zurich -
Súdermarpolder
Súdermarpolder<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ‘Aan de ene kant van de zeedijk hoor je zomers het IJsselmeerwater klotsen, terwijl aan de andere kant de weidevoge...
Stavoren -
Aeltsjemeerpolder
AeltsjemeerpolderThe Aeltsjemeerpolder is an area of peatland near the town of Workum that was reclaimed from a lake in 1877.
Ferwoude -
Flietsterbosk Forest
Flietsterbosk ForestFlietsterbosk is a small but varied recreational forest full of hawthorn, willow, beech, poplar and alder trees. This delightful woodland near the village of Witmarsum attracts a wide variety of birdlife, small mammals, butterflies and insects.
Witmarsum
In the neighbourhood
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Walking route Wyldemerk – Oudemirdumer klif – Laaksum
Walking route Wyldemerk – Oudemirdumer klif – Laaksum(32.6 km)Harich -
Wandelroute Gaasterland: Jolderenbos, Rijsterbos en Elfbergen
Wandelroute Gaasterland: Jolderenbos, Rijsterbos en Elfbergen(15.8 km)Oudemirdum -
Cultuurroute langs de IJsselmeerkust, Gaasterland en deel Friese Meren
Cultuurroute langs de IJsselmeerkust, Gaasterland en deel Friese Meren(38.5 km)Workum