Olmenhorst route

9,6 km
Bridge over the ring canal from Lisse to Lisserbroek
This route takes you right through the Haarlemmermeer polder as it was in 1852: tight, wide and with straight roads and drainage canals from the time of the reclamation. But you will also encounter surprises along the way.
Apples on a tree in the Olmenhorst

For example, Landgoed de Olmenhorst almost looks like a piece of Drenthe – with orchards, old buildings and small-scale vegetation. And the village of Abbenes is picturesquely situated on a canal with bridges over it and trees along it. Discover these special places during the Olmenhorst walking route! 

Starting point

The route starts at the bridge over the Ringvaart from Lisse to Lisserbroek. Via Lisserbroek you first walk through the beautiful polder landscape, towards Landgoed de Olmenhorst.

1 Estate de Olmenhorst

The tastiest apples and pears grow on this orchard in Lisserbroek, which are grown with love and attention according to organic principles. The romantic Estate de Olmenhorst consists of no less than 30 hectares of apple and pear orchards. You will also find a cheese dairy, goat farm, various shops and workshops where cooking workshops can be followed for young and old.  

Orchard near Olmenhorst with a farm in the background

2 Abbenes 

From Landgoed de Olmenhorst you walk to Abbenes, a small village between Nieuw-Vennep and Buitenkaag, located on the Hoofdvaart. The name of this polder village comes from the island of the same name in the Haarlemmermeer, which has disappeared into the lake over time. In this beautiful village you will find five special monuments, such as the grave of doctor and writer JP Heije who spent his last years in Abbenes. You can also discover a stork's nest and a lush picking garden during your visit.  

Kind of welcome gate over the bridge at the Hoofdvaart in Abbenes

End point

Via Abbenes you walk the last part through the beautiful landscape back up to Lisserbroek. The route ends where you started, at Landgoed de Olmenhorst. Are you inspired to walk this fun walk? Then quickly view the entire route via the link below! 

More about the starting point

Starting point route
Bridge over the ring canal from Lisse to Lisserbroek
Canal Street
2161 JP Lisse
The Netherlands