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Walking route Langweer, Scharsterbrug en Vegelinbossen

(13.0 km)

Diverse landscapes of a watersports village, dairy village, and beautiful forests characterize this varied walking route.

Langweer
You start the route in the watersports village of Langweer, located on the Langwarder Wielen, which is part of the Frisian Lakes. Enjoy the charming alleys and the cozy center with old buildings in this village.

Ferry
After leaving Langweer, you cross the water with a ferry. Keep in mind that the ferry operates from April to October. Check the departure times in advance here and bring exact change just in case.

Scharsterbrug
Via the canal of the Scharster-Rijn, you'll reach the 'dairy' village Scharsterbrug. You'll walk along a row of workers' houses built in the early 20th century when the factory of Dairy Concern N.V. Hollandia was established in the village. Later, Nestle took over.

Vegelinbossen
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Diverse landscapes of a watersports village, dairy village, and beautiful forests characterize this varied walking route.

Langweer
You start the route in the watersports village of Langweer, located on the Langwarder Wielen, which is part of the Frisian Lakes. Enjoy the charming alleys and the cozy center with old buildings in this village.

Ferry
After leaving Langweer, you cross the water with a ferry. Keep in mind that the ferry operates from April to October. Check the departure times in advance here and bring exact change just in case.

Scharsterbrug
Via the canal of the Scharster-Rijn, you'll reach the 'dairy' village Scharsterbrug. You'll walk along a row of workers' houses built in the early 20th century when the factory of Dairy Concern N.V. Hollandia was established in the village. Later, Nestle took over.

Vegelinbossen
The last highlight of this route is the Vegelinbossen. You walk through a beautiful natural area dating back to 1722, commissioned by the then-mayor Johan Vegelin van Claerbergen. Through the woods, you'll head back towards Langweer.

Sights on this route

Langweer

Langweer is a true watersports destination. From this centrally located village in the Frisian lake area, you can sail in all directions.

Langweer

De Langweerder Molen

Op de grens van Langweer en buurdorp Boornzwaag, staat al sinds 1782 de kenmerkende Langweerder Molen. In deze prachtige en in 2010 geheel gerenoveerde molen kunt u nu in nostalgische stijl overnachten.

De Langweerder Molen

Veerpont Woudfennen (Boornzwaag)

Veerpont Woudfennen (Boornzwaag)
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Melkfabriek Scharsterbrug

In 1911 werd de elfde fabriek van het Zuid-Hollandse zuivelconcern N.V. Hollandia in Scharsterbrug gebouwd.

Melkfabriek Scharsterbrug
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Vegelinbossen

Op de zandrug waarop Sint Nicolaasga is gevestigd, liggen de bossen van Vegelin. Ze dateren uit 1722. De toenmalige burgemeester Johan Vegelin van Claerbergen zorgde voor de aanleg ervan. Tegenwoordig kun je er heerlijk wandelen, fietsen en paardrijden.

Vegelinbossen
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Klokkenstoel Legemeer

De klokkenstoel van Legemeer staat op een door een gracht omringd kerkhof. De klokkenstoel uit 1720 is door een herfststorm in 1972 verwoest, en daarna in dezelfde stijl herbouwd.

Klokkenstoel Legemeer
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Langweer

Langweer is a true watersports destination. From this centrally located village in the Frisian lake area, you can sail in all directions.

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