Landgoed Oud Poelgeest - Leiden

A walk filled with interesting sights located between Leiden and Oestgeest. You already start at the historic mills Maredijkmolen and De Herder. Further along the water you will also come across windmill De Kikker. Then you take a tour around the Oud Poelgeest estate, with a country house in the middle. You walk along canals and through the greenery in the cities to the Bos van Wijckerslooth and the forest Rhijngeest.

NOTE: with this walking route you cross the water with the pedestrian ferry. This does not sail every day, sailing times depend on the season. A ticket costs € 2, dogs and bicycles are not allowed. For more information and sailing times, visit http://www.zwanburgerroute.nl/. A unique walk around the water 't Joppe. Beautiful views and many birds are guaranteed, along monumental farms, windmills and a cheese factory. As icing on the cake, you cross the water with the antique saloon boat De...

The city of Leiden is not only rich in history, but also in nature and recreational areas, both of which you visit with this trail from the Leidse Hout to the Huys te Warmond and the Klinkenbergerplas. This beautiful and varied route starts from Leiden train station. At the back of the train station you leave the historic center of the city behind and the trail leads through park forests, along canals and to castles and country houses. The castle of Oud Poelgeest is not far from the train...

Cycle route through the polders located between Leiden and Mijdrecht. A cycling route with distant views over the water-filled grasslands. You pass numerous rivers and pass lakes such as the Nieuwkoopse Plassen, the Westeinderplassen and the Kagerplassen. Along the way you pass several villages.

The Leiden Courtyards trail is a beautiful city walk through the historic city center of Leiden to the countless hidden courtyards in the city. Note: almost all Leiden courtyards are still privately inhabited. Please keep this in mind during your visit and be respectful of the residents. This also means that courtyards can be closed to visitors at all times (for example at night or in case of too much nuisance). Normally the courtyards are freely accessible. Leiden has no less than 35...