CYCLING ROUTE · FLEVOLAND
Cycling Route National Park Nieuw Land and Oostvaardersplassen
Cycle through a wild, young landscape where water and land constantly alternate, with expansive reed beds, open lakes, wet grasslands, and abundant space for birds and grazing wildlife.
The Landscape
Nieuw Land National Park is one of the most remarkable nature areas in the Netherlands, formed on the former seabed of the Zuiderzee. Within this vast mosaic of marshland, reed beds, open water, and young willow forests, Flevoland suddenly feels almost untouched. Cycling paths follow the edges of lakes and reed fringes, while viewpoints draw your gaze far out over the Markermeer and the surrounding polder.
Between Lelystad and Almere lie the Oostvaardersplassen, an area that unexpectedly developed into a prime location for birdlife and nature experiences after land reclamation. You cycle past vast reed beds, open water, and rugged transition zones where white-tailed eagles, geese and spoonbills can sometimes be seen. Large grazers also help keep the landscape open, creating a dynamic and almost wild atmosphere.
What You'll Discover Along the Way
Forests and Heaths
Young forests and green fringes alternate with open wet zones, creating sheltered cycling paths and quiet places to experience the sounds of nature.
Coastal and Tidal Zone
Along the Markermeer, dikes, reed beds and open water create wide horizons, changing light and a strong sense of space and freedom.
Polders and Farmlands
The orderly polder landscape forms a striking contrast with the rugged nature reserve, with fields and grasslands stretching towards the reed beds.
Marshes and Peatlands
Reed beds, lakes and wet grasslands provide a rich wetland habitat, with abundant birdlife, long sightlines and a sense of wild open space.
Virtual Cycling Through National Park Nieuw Land and the Oostvaardersplassen
Virtual cycling through Nieuw Land National Park and the Oostvaardersplassen takes you through reed beds, open water, wetlands and wide views over the Markermeer. From your indoor trainer, experience a young, water-rich landscape with abundant birdlife and grazing wildlife.
Experience the route from home with virtual cycling.
Route Map and Cycling Junctions
Start and finish near cycling junction 20 at the Knardijk in Lelystad. Because this is a circular route, you can also start at one of the other cycling junctions along the route.
Route Details
Along the way: several options for a coffee break or lunch.
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