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Being the wildest part of the whole region named Hitland, the Southern part consists of nmarshes and swamps, full or reeds.
Track * The track coversv about 23 kilometers from the ferry at Ouderkerk (bottom right) to the railway station at Berkel-Rodenrijs (center left), along nature, suburban parkland and buidlings. We missed a right turn right in the beginning, but hat was the only miss we had. But at timnes, we really had to look twice. The route wasn't always very clear: you'll need the booklet. * 1276 x 579 * (752KB)

Google * The track projected o Google Earth. Im numbers refer to the images. * 1243 x 676 * (260KB)

01-IJssel * From the Northern bank of the Hollandse IJssel, the poles of the power grid are the major vertical elements in an otherwise horizontal scenery. * 1984 x 1488 * (220KB)

02-Hitland * Hitland - an old area that never got really dry. This is the wild part, flat as the rest of Holland. * 1984 x 1488 * (265KB)
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04-Bridging * To cross this landscape, these wooden paths, elevated about 20 centimeters above water level, help you to keep your feet (and more) dry. It's walways a surprise what's around the next corner... * 1984 x 1488 * (533KB)

05-LivingLow * Along the road, this old hose stands centimeters above the water level. * 1984 x 1488 * (598KB)

06-Fundaments * A power pole needs dry feet, so a specific construction is created as a fundament. * 1488 x 1984 * (491KB)

07-Park-1 * Parkland in suburbia. Since this area lies several meters below sealevel, water is a main ingredient for these parklands. And water means brdiges....We would cross the one in the back. * 1984 x 1488 * (507KB)

08-Park-2 * After crossing the bridge, a view on the wooded bank we just went along. * 1984 x 1488 * (567KB)
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