Around Alkmaardermeer

Beautiful tour along the Alkmaardermeer. Cycle past the towns, Limmerkoog, Akersloot, Marken, small Dorregeest and Uitgeest. Shortly after the start of this bike route there is a ferry crossing required. For current times www.castricum.nl/veerponten. The fields used to be called ghosts hence the names Dorregeest and Uitgeest. The typical peat meadow area has many vulnerable plant species such as the orchid and sundew. There are also many beautiful meadow birds such as the black-tailed godwit, redshank, lapwing. You will actually be short of eyes on this fantastic route.