The IJsselmeer is the largest lake in the Netherlands. Today's freshwater lake, artificially created by dyking, consists of a large part of the former Zuiderzee bay between Friesland and North Holland. The word sea has the meaning of "inland lake" in Dutch (as in Low German). The lake is named after its main tributary, the IJssel, which flows into the Ketelmeer tributary below Kampen. The second largest tributary, the Zwarte Water, flows into the connected lake Zwarte Meer.

Translated by

•

Bumble-Bee

February 6, 2023

Cycling

Here the bike path is a bit away from the shore, but there are countless water birds to watch. The artificial canal system a little further east is also worth seeing - almost a bit like art or an inverted mini version of the Palm Islands in Dubai ;-)

Translated by

•

Marcus K.

July 28, 2023

Cycling

A wonderful sea. Swimming in shallow water is possible.

Translated by

•

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Nearby routes

Best routes near IJsselmeer near Wervershoof

4.7

(188)

1,002

riders

1. Hoorn Harbor – Hoorn Harbor loop from Wognum-Nibbixwoud

65.4km

03:43

50m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.7

(246)

1,100

riders

2. De Ven Lighthouse – Cycle Path Along the Dike loop from Medemblik

44.8km

02:34

30m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.7

(228)

962

riders

3. Cycle Path Along the Dike – De Ven Lighthouse loop from Hoogkarspel

44.4km

02:33

40m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 40 m

Weather

Monday 16 March

14°C

7°C

16 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Wervershoof, North Holland, Netherlands

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Radboud Castle

Nederlands Stoommachinemuseum

Groote Vliet

Windmotor Hauwert

Westfriese Omringdijk

Buurtjeskerk Andijk

Lutjebroekerweel

Medemblik Marina

Greenhouse Landscape in the Netherlands

Historische Haven van Hoorn

View of the IJsselmeer

Dike Cycle Path With View of the IJsselmeer

IJsselmeer near Wervershoof

1. Hoorn Harbor – Hoorn Harbor loop from Wognum-Nibbixwoud

2. De Ven Lighthouse – Cycle Path Along the Dike loop from Medemblik

3. Cycle Path Along the Dike – De Ven Lighthouse loop from Hoogkarspel

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️