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Living with (your feet in) Water

(15.0 km)

On this cycling tour you learn more about the origin and history of the Rottige Meente nature reserve in the province of Friesland. The name ‘Rottige Meente’ refers to a small area south of the village of Nijetrijne. At one time this area was known as the ‘big peat polder in Weststellingwerf’. The waterlogged peat landscape that developed here shortly after the Ice Age attracted many wild animals and insects. It also attracted people, who came here to cut peat. In those days dry peat or turf was extremely important as a fuel. 

Arjan Postma takes you to some beautiful places where you find out more about a landscape that consists primarily of natural elements. 

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Sights on this route

Leven met (je voeten in) het water startpunt route

Leven met (je voeten in) het water startpunt route

Windmolen de Rietvink

Windmolen de Rietvink
36

Driewegsluis

Driewegsluis

De Linde

De Linde

Vogelkijkhut Rottige Meente

Vogelkijkhut Rottige Meente
32
30

Klokkenstoel Spanga

Klokkenstoel Spanga

Het Voetpad

Het Voetpad
28

Leven met (je voeten in) het water eindpunt route

Leven met (je voeten in) het water eindpunt route
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