wetlands

Loosdrecht lakes – walking the Oppad-Kromme Rade track (2)

17 October 202018 October 2020
by ariel

In a wetlands area there is not enough land for roads, so when doing a round walk you always have to do part on a road. In this case you walk through the village of Kortenhoef (with its lovely church) and luckily that is a charming experience. Lots of nice… Read More »Loosdrecht lakes – walking the Oppad-Kromme Rade track (2)

Loosdrecht lakes – walking the Oppad-Kromme Rade track (1)

17 October 202018 October 2020
by ariel

Walking on water, almost. South of Amsterdam there is an area of marshes and shallow lakes: the Loosdrecht lakes. The lakes were created by peat harvesting in the 17th and 18th century. In the 20th century the inhabitants of Amsterdam discovered their recreational value. In the summer holiday season it… Read More »Loosdrecht lakes – walking the Oppad-Kromme Rade track (1)