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The Groenzoom is a beautiful nature and recreation area where many birds can be seen. The large numbers of great and little egrets in the area were striking. Geese also returned in large numbers. It also became clear that the water features are very shallow. A swan was even seen sleeping in the middle of one.

The Noordpolder pumping station in the Berkel polder was built in 1911 based on a design by the engineering firm W.C. and K. de Wit. The pumping station consisted of a diesel-powered centrifugal pump manufactured by Pannevis. In 1959, the pumping station building was completely replaced, with the original pump retained. In 1988, the existing motor was replaced by a new BBC electric motor. The entire system was renovated in 2015, with the old pump being placed on display outside the pumping station. The system now consists of two electrically driven Hidrostal submersible pumps, each with a capacity of 40 m³ per minute at a head of 3.76 meters. The pumping station was designated a municipal monument in 2022.

Until 1932, free travel between Pijnacker and Berkel wasn't possible. Cyclists and pedestrians paid a cent to pass the 't Meerhek gate. This was the so-called "toll gate" on the Klapwijkseweg between the two villages. In earlier centuries, the Klapwijkseweg was the only passable connection between Pijnacker and Berkel. The narrow road ran between two lakes: the Oostmeer and the Bergboezem. These two lakes were connected by several bridges on the Klapwijkseweg. It was the main way to travel from Berkel to Delft via Pijnacker. To raise funds for the maintenance of the road and the bridges, the municipality of Berkel was granted the right to charge tolls starting in 1555. This "toll right" was sold on several times but remained in effect until 1932. Then the province bought it off, and the Klapwijkseweg became a provincial road, to which the municipality of Pijnacker also contributed financially from that point on. The wrought-iron fencing between the pillars was removed, allowing traffic to pass freely without having to stop and pay tolls. Now you pass the renovated toll gate on your way to the nature and recreation area "De Groenzoom."

you can see a lot from here

Tuinderij de Groenzoom is a herb and tea garden located in the Groenzoom nature reserve in Berkel en Rodenrijs. They sell a variety of products, including herbs, garden plants, houseplants, vegetables, fruit, and much more! You can also enjoy a delicious cup of herbal tea, coffee, or a delicious slice of cake, which you can enjoy in the tranquility of the surrounding nature or in the greenhouse. All their products are fresh from their own nursery or from local growers.

For cyclists: the main path is closed during the breeding season. (+/- March 15 -> July 15)

Really worth it to walk up here. Looking out over nature is great but also nice to see the skyline of Rotterdam!

various types of herbal tea and pastries.