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Great cycling here

An Eldorado for waterfowl

The Freulevijver, located in the Oude Bos between Wijnjewoude and Bakkeveen, is an idyllic and historic place. The forest was created around 1880 by the noble family Lycklama à Nijeholt as a private park and production forest. The pond was created by a dike breach of the nearby Koningdiep, and was enlarged around 1900 by Jonkvrouw Eritia Lycklama à Nijeholt. Although the original tea house and boathouse have disappeared, the location remains a beautiful spot for a picnic, with a natural gazebo that is reminiscent of the former charm of the place.

The Coendersborg in Nuis was created by merging the Fossemaheerd, Harkemaplaats and Heringheplaats. The current borg was built in 1813 on the site of the former Fossemaheerd. In 1534, Hemko IJpens Harkema, sworn judge in the western part of Vredewold, became the owner of the Ooster Fossemaheerd through an exchange with Sywert Fossuma.

Lovely place to rest for a while, especially when the rhododendron is in bloom

De Leijen (Frisian and officially: De Leien) is a lake in the province of Friesland (Netherlands), located between Oostermeer (Eastermar) and Opeinde (De Pein). It was created by peat mining and is therefore shallow in many places. A canal runs through the lake, connecting the Opeindervaart with Opeinde on the Lits to Eastermar and Rottevalle (De Rottefalle). On the east side of the lake there is a beach with catering and camping. The lake and its shores mostly belong to the Staatsbosbeheer. De Leijen is known as a nature reserve with many special bird colonies. It gave a boost to tourism on and around Leijen. The nature reserve is increasingly being converted into a recreational lake. However, due to the many islands, sandbanks and shipping canals, the lake is less suitable for sailors and windsurfers. Very beautiful nature and cycle paths.

Flora and fauna The park is home to a variety of orchids, marsh marigolds and wild roses. The open areas are protected from overgrowth by grazing Scottish Highland cattle. In addition to the cattle, a population of Konik horses has also been established in the national park. The national park is an important resting place for migratory birds on their journeys. In addition to common waterfowl such as geese and ducks, rarer species such as the kingfisher or birds of prey such as sea eagles and peregrine falcons can also be observed. Flamingos have also been spotted in the national park.

Geography The Lauwerszee, an inlet named after the river Lauwers, used to be open to the Wadden Sea. After the storm surge of 1953, fears of flooding led to plans for a dam, which was completed in 1969. The inlet became a closed lake, now called the Lauwersmeer, and the higher seabed (the former mudflats) was drained. The reclaimed land was left completely to itself for the first few years, so that the flora and fauna typical of the area could establish themselves. The area has a predominantly open character, although there is a forest called the Ballastplaatbos near Lauwersoog and the Zomerhuisbos forest area to the south near Dokkumer Nieuwe Zijlen. Larger areas of the park are not accessible to the public, while the lake is also open to boats in its deeper areas. The shallow lakes and wetlands may not be entered for reasons of landscape protection.