크림페너바르드 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

This narrow path is lined with willow avenues, large gardens, and old farmhouses. The path follows the Vlist River, a river that served as a reservoir for the surrounding polders and was a major transport route for goods. Today, the Vlist is especially popular with hikers, cyclists, and canoeists.

I spoke with a club member about the activities taking place there. He mentioned that they were one of the largest clubs (as he put it) in Holland, even though the sport originated in Friesland. The entire complex is being renovated in preparation for hosting the Dutch championships there in the autumn of 2026. Perhaps something to keep an eye on.

To take truly old-fashioned Dutch photos.

The mills are inhabited and rented out. Tenants must be certified millers and turn the sails 60,000 times a year to keep the mill in top condition. Training to become a miller takes two years.

If you take the Hoenkoopse Buurtweg, you can park opposite the path and start the route there.

Characteristic

On nice days, it's laundry day at the Blokweer Mill. Then, snow-white laundry flutters in the breeze on the clothesline, making for a fantastic souvenir photo. Especially when combined with one of the nearby mills, it's a real eye-catcher for your photo album.

Anyone visiting South Holland cannot miss a visit to the windmills of Kinderdijk. Admission to the site is free, but the tour of the windmills is not. You can also see all the sights in one go by purchasing a combination ticket. This also includes a boat trip along the canals. Unlike the windmills of Zannse Schans, the windmills of Kinderdijk have retained their authenticity. They don't appear kitschy or tourist-oriented at all, and they aren't overcrowded. However, you're almost never completely without tourists. A visit in the late afternoon is recommended, as most of the crowds are over by then. Incidentally, there are now a limited number of parking spaces in front of the entrance. The cost is just under €10 per day! There is also a shuttle bus to the nearest village, which costs the same amount, including the parking fee.