Noordoostpolder - southern tour

39.4 km • Noordoostpolder

39.4 km

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Middelbuurt 2, 8319 Schokland, Nederland

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Fabulous Flevoland! Hop on your bike for a tour through the rich history and maritime atmosphere of Noordoostpolder and Urk. Your adventure begins at Museum Schokland, where you will discover the unique history of this former island. Admire the Zuiderzee-style wooden houses in the open-air museum and get carried away by the stories about life on the mound and the archaeological treasures.

Continue your route to Urk, where you will see Urk's famous lighthouse (at node 25, turn left for a moment), a beacon tower for fishermen and sailors since 1844. It's a landmark with a beautiful turning light that shines over the IJsselmeer at night. Not far away, the Urk Fishermen's Monument pays tribute to the men who called the sea their home. The stone slabs with named names recall the struggle and sacrifice for fishing.

This bicycle route connects nature with culture and gives you a unique insight into the history and soul of this special part of the Netherlands.

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