It Bûtefjild Nature Reserve
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Walk, cycle and sail in otter territory. It Bûtefjild is a varied landscape of peatland, meadows, reed beds and open water.
Take a look
The sparse landscape of the It Bûtefjild nature reserve was formed during the Ice Age and later shaped by the impact of peat mining. Glacial and human influences resulted in a hidden gem where much of the land is concealed by reed beds.
The sound of rustling tells you there are horses nearby while otters can often be seen playing in the pristine water. Explore the area on foot, by bike, in a canoe, on a stand up paddle board or in an electric boat. Each time you will discover something very different. Enjoy the tranquil views from a canoe. In the quiet you feel that you are alone. But of course you are always accompanied by rare frogs, birds and other wildlife. When the water lilies are in full bloom here it is like being in a painting.
The landscape of this 319-hectare nature reserve is tremendously varied with wet grasslands, peat pits, swamp forests, extensive reed beds and open water. These different ecosystems provide unique habitat for plants and animals, such as the otters that swim here freely. This undiscovered area is also filled with mysteries that are recounted in local stories
and reflected in strange local place names such Lodde Hel, De Houtwiel and Japmuoiskolk. The ancient villages of Wetterwâlden surround the It Bûtefjild nature reserve like a horseshoe and they in turn are surrounded by water and woods.
The new sailing route through the area is part of the National Ecological Network, which connects the Grutte Wielen nature reserve near Leeuwarden with Lauwersmeer National Park on the border between Groningen and Friesland. (On part of the new sailing route only electric boats are allowed.)
You can enter the It Bûtefjild nature reserve from the De Houtwiel nature reserve (Schwartzenbergloane - Broeksterwald), the Grikelân en Turkije nature reserve (Boskwei - Readtsjerk) and the Grutte Wielen nature reserve (Westerdyk 23 - Ryptsjerk).
You can also hire a boat, canoe or stand up paddle locally and sale into the reserve.
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Leonserpolder
Leonserpolder
Door de polder lopen oude kreken en in de percelen zijn de oude greppelpatronen van vroeger nog te herkennen. Daarnaast zijn er nog restanten van terpen zichtbaar. De openheid en weidsheid maken dit gebied uitermate geschikt voor weidevogels.
LeonsNature reserve
Nature reserve
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Aeltsjemeerpolder
Aeltsjemeerpolder
The Aeltsjemeerpolder is an area of peatland near the town of Workum that was reclaimed from a lake in 1877.
FerwoudeNature reserve
Nature reserve
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Kroesepaed Hiking Trail
Kroesepaed Hiking Trail
A fabulous hiking trail along the side of one of the smallest and most beautiful lakes in Friesland. You can start walking the trail from the car park at Paviljoen de Leyen.
RottevalleNature reserve, Road, Climbing Forest, Nature and Recreation
Nature reserve
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Lendevallei
Lendevallei
<br /> “Vele mensen genieten van het gebied door de prachtige fietsroute langs de beek of te wandelen door het moerasbos.”<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />...
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De Vogel Ryd
De Vogel Ryd
IJstijd<br /> In lang vervlogen tijden, ver vóór de eerste bewoning en het oerbos, toen de laatste ijstijd zich terugtrok, bleef een grote onbewoonbar...
FochtelooNature reserve
Nature reserve
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Hempensermeerpolder
Hempensermeerpolder
De Hempensermeerpolder is een van de belangrijkste weidevogelgebieden in Fryslân; een paradijs voor grutto’s, kieviten, tureluurs en een enkele watersnip. Ook is het een topgebied voor de haas, soms worden er wel 80 geteld!
wargeaNature reserve
Nature reserve
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It Wikelslân Nature Reserve at De Alde Feanen National Park
It Wikelslân Nature Reserve at De Alde Feanen National Park
If you like the idea of walking in a swamp forest, a 3 or 5-kilometre walk through this remarkable part of the De Alde Feanen National Park will lead you on a fascinating journey of discovery.
EarnewaldObservation point, Wildlife observation point, Nature reserve, Forest, Peat landscapes, Pasture
Observation point
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Kraanlannen Nature Reserve
Kraanlannen Nature Reserve
A unique wetland landscape with peat pits, swamp forests and narrow strips of land. The reserve is owned and managed by It Fryske Gea, the organisation that protects nature, the natural landscape and cultural heritage in Friesland.
De VeenhoopNature reserve
Nature reserve
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Lionserpolder Nature Reserve
Lionserpolder Nature Reserve
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LeonsNature reserve
Nature reserve
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Holiday home Vrij aan het Water
Holiday home Vrij aan het Water
Holiday home Vrij aan het Water: wonderful views, suitable for 10 guests, directly on the water with its own jetty, and right next to the national park De Alde Feanen.
WartenSights, Nature reserve, Lake, Peat landscapes, Meadow, Group accommodation, Bungalow/Holiday home, Recreation area, Aquatics, Accommodation arrangement
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