TOP Horsterwold

TOP Horsterwold

AN OUTSTANDING STARTING POINT FOR YOUR CYCLING OR WALKING TOUR

The Horsterwold is one of the largest continuous deciduous woodlands in the Netherlands. A wilderness where you can still experience plenty of peace and space. With a bit of luck you'll spot roe deer, Konik horses, fallow deer or even a fox or two! Discover the Horsterwold woods by bike or on foot. Visit the Tuurtoren tower, which offers an impressive view of the Stille Kern.

Extensive woodlands, endless rambling

The Horsterwold in Zeewolde is the largest continuous deciduous woodlands in the Netherlands. Here you are close to the crowded Randstad area and still you can enjoy space, peace and quiet. You share the woodlands with roe deer, fallow deer, foxes and birds. And perhaps you'll even come across a large herd of wild Konik horses. But remember: don't feed!

Silent Core Route - walking route through Horsterwold
Silent Core Route - walking route through Horsterwold
(5.5 km)
Cycling Route Hoge Knarsluis
Cycling Route Hoge Knarsluis
2 hour 15 minutes (38.0 km)

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Stille Kern and Tuurtoren

In the middle of the Horsterwold woodlands lies an extensive, open and green valley: the silent core. The footpath in this strikingly beautiful nature reserve leads to an observation tower (Tuurtoren) and a bird hide located on the other side of the lake.

View magnification Stille Kern and Tuurtoren
Galilea Lake

The Horsterwold woods is one of the largest continuous deciduous woodlands in Europe. Its beauty at various locations is quite exceptional. The lake has been designed and constructed to offset the straight stretches and canals in the polder and with any luck you might even spot a beaver here!

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Harderbos and Hans & Grietje

Many have fond memories of the old fairy tale about Hansel and Gretel. In Zeewolde you can relive the story at the ‘Hans en Grietje’ pancake garden and playground located at Sternweg 2a. The Hoge Knarsluis route passes very close by.

View magnification Harderbos and Hans & Grietje
Sea Level

Flevoland is recognised for its Land Art. Zeewolde boasts a fascinating example: Sea Level. This art piece consists of a long wall twice 200 meters. The top of the wall graphically indicates where the level of the water would be if the dykes were removed.

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Hidden beaches

Both the Horsterwold route and the ‘Oud- en Nieuwland’ route guide you past the Bordering Lakes (Randmeren), where you'll can spot small beaches hidden away among the reeds. Near Zeewolde lies the Woldstrand and the ring-shaped 'Atoll' island which offers a deepened bathing area for a refreshing dive.

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