The Kop van Overijssel is a rich and varied region where water, peat and cultural history are constantly intertwined. For centuries, the low peatlands were cultivated and reclaimed, after which the wettest areas were once again given space and transformed into a mosaic of reed beds, marshlands and open water. Today, you cycle through a tranquil world of wide open views, flower rich meadows, narrow ditches, ancient hedgerows and characteristic farmsteads.

De Wieden together with National Park Weerribben-Wieden forms the largest continuous low peat marsh in northwestern Europe and showcases the landscape of peat, water and reeds at its very best. From the fifteenth century onwards, peat extraction created narrow peat ponds and ridges, later followed by reed cultivation that still defines the rhythm of the area today. Here, you experience tranquil waterways, marshy low peatlands and expansive lakes, with endless vistas and frequent sightings of waterbirds along the way.