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Netherlands
South Holland
Noordwijk

Mill and ferry route – Kagerplassen

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4.6

(144)

705

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Mill and ferry route – Kagerplassen

02:18

39.3km

40m

Cycling

Hop on your bike and discover the watery hinterland of Noordwijk with the Molens en Pontjes-Route Kagerplassen. This tour takes you along winding canals, green polders, and picturesque views. This authentic Dutch experience is bursting with tranquility, space, and history.

Along the way, you'll encounter more than ten authentic windmills, each with its own character and story. One of the highlights is the iconic Lijkermolen, beautifully situated on the water. And what makes this route extra special? The crossings with small ferries, such as the Sweilandveer and the ferry across the Zijl.

You'll cycle through the Zwanburgerpolder and along the Leidsevaart, where charming cycle paths lead you between meadows and waterways. Here you'll hear frogs croaking, see herons taking flight, and feel what it's like to leave the hustle and bustle of life behind.

This route is an ode to the Dutch landscape and perfect for a day of discovery and wonder. Don't forget your picnic – or settle down at one of the local cafes along the water.

Knooppunten: 66 – 46 – 67 – 68 – 76 – 52 – 51 – 25 – 08 – 09 – 28 – 40 – 39 - 31 - 97 – 36 – 01 – 76 – 74 – 68 – 67 – 46 – 66

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Last updated: May 4, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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797 m

The Leidsevaart

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The Leidsevaart, constructed between 1657 and 1659, is a historic canal that connects Leiden with Haarlem and was once an important transport route for barges. Today, this waterway is primarily used for recreation.

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7.34 km

Warmond Town Center

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You'll pass through the historic village on the Kagerplassen lakes, with its beautiful old houses and charming harbor. On the outskirts of Warmond lies the Huys te Warmont estate, which dates back to 1780 and is now a private residence. The estate boasts a parkland forest with characteristic oak avenues and paths that is open to the public.

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13.5 km

View of the water

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Here you have a great view of the water and in the summer, when many people are there, you can watch the hustle and bustle. Numerous sailing and motor boats then drive across the lake.

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21.1 km

Lijkermolen

Highlight • Monument

Along the route, you'll encounter a wide variety of polder windmills. These windmills were designed to pump water from low-lying areas and thus keep the land dry. The vast majority of the mills around the Kagerplassen lakes are characteristic hollow post mills with a cube-shaped upper house.

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26.3 km

Sweiland Ferry

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A pedestrian and cyclist ferry operates between Zijldijk and Zweilanderpolder. The pedestrian and bicycle ferry will operate from May 16 to September 14, 2025, weather permitting. During May and September, the ferry will only operate on Saturdays and Sundays.

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29.1 km

Zwanburgerpolder

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Cruises from March 1st to September 30th daily from 10am to 6pm.

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39.3 km

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27.8 km

6.26 km

2.96 km

1.06 km

776 m

330 m

161 m

Surfaces

20.2 km

12.9 km

3.61 km

1.44 km

776 m

330 m

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Thursday 9 July

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Comments

April 9, 2025,Mühlentour durchs Poldergebiet, naturnah und immer entlang der Kanäle,Wassergräben und Grachten.
Today we went on a mill tour through the polder area. The initial main road was somewhat unspectacular, but in Warmond, we were greeted by beautiful villas and small alleys. A quick stop at a cafe in an old schoolhouse. Then we continued through the polder area, along the canals, ditches, and lakes. Numerous small cafes with views of passing …

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June 29, 2025,Rondje Kagerplassen
On the beautiful warm Omwrdag a round around the Kager plassen. Nice all those boats on the water. Nice elute though, also a small atuk Leiden reached.

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Sports day. What you don't do to avoid going to work 🌧️💨🌬️🍃🥶

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August 11, 2025

Hop on your bike and discover the watery hinterland of Noordwijk with the Molens en Pontjes-Route Kagerplassen. This tour takes you along winding canals, green polders, and picturesque views. This authentic Dutch experience is bursting with tranquility, space, and history.



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