Hiking along the Rottemeren: from waterside to mill quartet
8 h1 stop Calm
Link four routes together along the Rotte, through the Bergse Bossen and past historic mills. Relaxed or adventurous, you choose.
The Rottemeren are a surprisingly vast stretch of green on the edge of the city, with water, forest and old mills all within a day's walk. You can keep it easy along the waterside or venture deeper into the woods, with flora, fauna and the occasional roe deer or otter in sight.
In this playbook you connect four routes into a full day of walking. You start along the Rotte itself, walk through the Lage and Hoge Bergse Bos and finish at the historic Molenviergang. Bring binoculars, because birds are everywhere.
Route stops
Rottemeren
Water, forest and mills on the edge of the city
Start with the Rotte route, right along the water. Great views of the river and surrounding nature, with a chance of spotting birds and even an otter.
Suggestion: Bring binoculars.Continue into the Lage Bergse Bos, rich in flora and fauna. Keep your eyes open for birds and roe deer.
Head on to the Hoge Bergse Bos, where it is peaceful and the trails are well maintained. A lovely spot to take a breath.
Finish with the Molenviergang route past four historic windmills. Easy to walk and a beautiful way to end the day.
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