Bicycle rental at Ecolodges de Dreef

Renesse, Serooskerke, Burgh-Haamstede

Renesse has traditionally been known as a seaside resort. In recent years the village has developed into a real family seaside resort. The lords of Renesse were men of influence. Their castle, Moermond Castle, still exists and you will encounter it on this cycle route. Unfortunately, virtually nothing of the interior has been preserved due to the damage caused by the flood disaster.

Scharendijke has grown from a small hamlet into the cream of the crop for water sports enthusiasts. Then you move into the country. Cycle through the Zeeland polders and along the canals to Serooskerke. Lord Alard’s children founded a village that they called Sheralardskindskerke, later corrupted to Serooskerke. The dike broke in this village in 1953, causing the Schouwen polder to flood. New dikes created the De Schelphoek nature reserve, a beautiful nature reserve that attracts many birds.

You cycle along the Oosterschelde to Burgh-Haamstede, a place that is mainly known as a tourist area. In the summer many people find their way to the beaches. Here you will also find Haamstede Castle. You cycle back to Renesse through the nature of the Gadra Bos and Heideveld.

During this cycle route you will travel to the edge of the disaster area on the hard-hit Schouwen-Duiveland in Zeeland. A large part of the island has been wiped out, except for the Kop van Schouwen. During the rising tide on February 1, 1953, farmers try to chase their cows, sheep and pigs into the dunes here, on higher land.

This route passes Ouddorp in South Holland and the dam entrance at Scharendijke. Let the Zeeland sun do its work, the clean beaches and salty sea air will do the rest. That’s all you need to let everyday stress drift away!