MTB route Groene Weelde

The route starts at the Pannenkoeken Paviljoen on the Kruisweg in Cruquius. Good to know: the entire route is marked with square posts, with the international MTB sign in red. This way you know exactly where to go while cycling. 

Pancake Pavilion in Cruquius is the starting point. This restaurant is located in the beautiful nature reserve De Groene Weelde. It is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious pancake, before or after your departure. 

From the Pannenkoeken Paviljoen you cycle up through the Groene Weelde, until you arrive at Big Spotters Hill. This hill was built in 2002 for the Floriade and is 42 meters high - a huge climb with your mountain bike! The mound is made of the earth that was released during the excavation of ditches and ponds on the Floriade site. The shape is inspired by the Egyptian Pyramid of Cheops. Big Spotters Hill is a special vantage point in the Haarlemmermeerse Bos. So get off your bike and enjoy the wide view! 

From the Haarlemmermeer forest cycle up to Vijfhuizen. Find your event location here Expo Greater Amsterdam. The glass building was erected during the Floriade 2002. The exhibition space has an area of ​​no less than 26.000 square meters and even has an auditorium. This unique glass accommodation is the perfect location for various fairs and events, such as Bright Day, Citromobile, the Libelle Summer Week and various flea markets. 

Via the Liniepad you cycle along the Plesman corner back to the Haarlemmermeerse Bos. Here you pass it Historical Museum Haarlemmermeer, where you can learn everything about the history of the polder, which is 170 years young. The indoor museum has a central square with a recreated school, a church and of course a café. There is even a water pump in the middle! The Haarlemmermeerpolder was drained for agricultural land. That is why you will also find many old agricultural tools here. Tip for the kids: children aged 4 to 12 can do a scavenger hunt here. Fun and educational! 

From the Haarlemmermeerse Bos you cycle all the way to the Boseilanden in Zwaanshoek, after which you return uphill. The route ends where you started, at the Pannenkoeken Paviljoen in Cruquius. Did you feel like doing this cool mountain bike route? Then quickly view the entire route via the link below!