National Landscape Middag-Humsterland
Cycling in the oldest cultural landscape of the Netherlands, with unspoiled farmland, characteristic mound villages, centuries-old churches, and meandering waterways.
The Landscape
Not far from the Wadden Sea and Lauwersmeer National Park lies the National Landscape of Middag-Humsterland, one of the oldest and most well-preserved cultural landscapes in the Netherlands. This area radiates authenticity and tranquility, offering expansive views, ancient mounds, dikes, and salt marshes. Here, peace and space seem timelessly preserved.
The landscape is defined by ancient stream channels, charming mound villages with centuries-old brick churches, narrow winding roads, and historic dikes. On the elevated mounds, stately manors and distinctive farmhouses grace the scenery, nestled amidst green meadows where cattle graze in serene tranquility.
This timeless setting narrates the fascinating story of the enduring struggle between humans and water, along with the delicate harmony between nature and culture that defines this unique area.
Estates and Heritage
Polders and Farmlands
Rivers and Streams
Bike with us
Route map
You will bike in the vicinity of the towns of Aduard, Zuidhorn, Oldehove, Ezinge, and Winsum.
Start and finish near bike node 59 on the Burgemeester van Barneveldweg in Aduard. However, this bicycle route is a round trip, so that offers the ability to start at any desired bike node.
59 - 43 - 45 - 95 - 83 - 82 - 84 - 85 - 67 - 66 - 47 - 45 - 48 - 65 - 19 - 64 - 1 - 60 - 58 - 59
