Take a walk through a unique nature reserve in the Netherlands. Initially, an industrial area was planned here, but the cancellation of these plans resulted in a nature reserve developing in this wet part of southern Flevoland. The mud and lake landscape proved popular with birds. Later, konik horses, red deer and heck cattle were also released there. And about 15 years ago, the white-tailed eagle also started breeding here.
Access to Oostvaardersplassen is limited. To get an impression of life in the nature reserve, Oostvaardersveld is set up as a showcase of Oostvaardersplassen. An area of wild vegetation, willow forest, swamp, geese and konik horses. Halfway through the walk, we arrive at the small Praambult, one of the vantage points of Oostvaardersplassen.
Distance: 11.3 km
Shortened: 7.3 km (Oostvaardersveld) or 5.1 km (Oostvaardersplassen; start at point 3).
Start: Buitencentrum Oostvaardersplassen, Kitsweg 1, 8218 AA Lelystad.
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Take a walk through a unique nature reserve in the Netherlands. Initially, an industrial area was planned here, but the cancellation of these plans resulted in a nature reserve developing in this wet part of southern Flevoland. The mud and lake landscape proved popular with birds. Later, konik horses, red deer and heck cattle were also released there. And about 15 years ago, the white-tailed eagle also started breeding here.
Access to Oostvaardersplassen is limited. To get an impression of life in the nature reserve, Oostvaardersveld is set up as a showcase of Oostvaardersplassen. An area of wild vegetation, willow forest, swamp, geese and konik horses. Halfway through the walk, we arrive at the small Praambult, one of the vantage points of Oostvaardersplassen.
Distance: 11.3 km
Shortened: 7.3 km (Oostvaardersveld) or 5.1 km (Oostvaardersplassen; start at point 3).
Start: Buitencentrum Oostvaardersplassen, Kitsweg 1, 8218 AA Lelystad.
Catering facilities: Outdoor centre.
Accessibility public transport: none.
Parking car: Outdoor centre Oostvaardersplassen.
N.B. The Oostvaardersplassen route (5.1 km) is closed from January to April. The route across Oostvaardersveld is accessible then.
