English parks and Dutch mills - 5x relaxing in Rotterdam

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Netherlands

South Holland

Rotterdam

English parks and Dutch mills - 5x relaxing in Rotterdam

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4.1

(50)

153

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English parks and Dutch mills - 5x relaxing in Rotterdam

01:30

5.92km

20m

Hiking

Are you ready to escape the busy city for a while? During this walk of almost 6 kilometers you will find silence in Dutch landscapes and English gardens.

The walk starts at the Rotterdamse Schie, a canal located between Rotterdam and Overschie. The canal is hundreds of years old! Today…

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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11 m

Rotterdamse Schie

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The Rotterdamse Schie canal runs between Overschie and Rotterdam. The meandering water was already constructed in the 1440s and today still provides a typical Dutch picture.

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1.66 km

White footbridge at De Buitenplaats Park

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Near Overschie is the 'De Buitenplaats' park, laid out in the English landscape style. Stroll through the English park and enjoy the water and greenery.

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4.58 km

De Speelman Windmill

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Mill 'De Speelman' was built in 1970/1971. It concerns a so-called tower mill, which replaced the 'De Hoop' mill, a 'ground sailer' built in 1712. In the 1960s, however, De …

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5.92 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.43 km

1.01 km

480 m

Surfaces

4.35 km

1.20 km

369 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 23 October

13°C

9°C

82 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

November 1, 2023

Are you ready to escape the busy city for a while? During this walk of almost 6 kilometers you will find silence in Dutch landscapes and English gardens.
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The walk starts at the Rotterdamse Schie, a canal located between Rotterdam and Overschie. The canal is hundreds of years old! Today it mainly provides

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