View of the Lake – Strijensas Lighthouse loop from Plaat van het Land van Essche

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Netherlands

South Holland

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View of the Lake – Strijensas Lighthouse loop from Plaat van het Land van Essche

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View of the Lake – Strijensas Lighthouse loop from Plaat van het Land van Essche

02:32

10.1km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 475 m for 25 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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468 m

Cable Ferry De IJsvogel, Oeverlanden Hollands Diep

Highlight • Bridge

The quiet village of Strijensas is located in the south of Holland, not far from the hustle and bustle of larger cities. This village is located on the banks of the Hollands Diep, a river that forms the natural dividing line between South Holland and North Brabant. Strijensas may be small, but it carries a rich history, especially in the field of water management.

Central to this water management is the historic Strijensas lock. This lock was built many years ago to protect the area from flooding and to influence water levels. Over the years, this lock has not only helped keep the land dry, but has also played a crucial role in the local economy, allowing water traffic.

Strijensas is not only known for its lock but also for its beautiful nature. The area around the village is rich with waterways and green riparian lands, making it an ideal place for nature lovers. Locals and visitors can enjoy a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, hiking and cycling. There are many trails that wind through the beautiful area, giving men the chance to admire the local flora and fauna.

Despite its serene environment, Strijensas is easily accessible from the cities. This makes it a pleasant destination for people who want to escape urban tensions and enjoy a bit of peace and nature.

Over the years, the Strijens community has been a strong bond. They value their unique heritage and the peaceful lifestyle the village offers. The pride in their local history and appreciation for the natural beauty of their surroundings is evident in the way the residents care for their village and maintain its historic monuments, such as the old lock.

Strijensas is an example of how a small community can live in harmony with nature, while preserving the historical features that make their area unique

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924 m

Path Through the Oeverlanden

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1.44 km

View of the Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.13 km

Path Through Esscheplaat

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Beautiful piece of nature but be careful! It can be very wet here - especially after a few days of rain. So if you hate wet feet, better wear a pair of high boots. Many types of flowers, insects and birds!

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2.84 km

Boter, Kaas en Eieren Sculpture

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3.73 km

View of the Oeverlanden Hollands Diep

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A motte can be found in the Oeverlanden Hollands Diep. Clearly visible from the Buitendijk in Strijensas, but it is more fun up close.

A motte-and-bailey castle is a high medieval castle type that was usually built of wood. Its main feature was that it stood on a motte, an artificial earthen mound. The motte-and-bailey castle itself often consisted of a tower-shaped building. Today, often only the hill remains. A motte is a partially or completely artificial hill with a regular shape and steep sides. The hill was usually surrounded by walls or palisades and wide dry or wet moats. The purpose of the construction is to better defend the fortifications on its flattened top and to control the environment. This upper court was usually adjoined by a lower court where actual life took place.

This Motte was made by students in 2006 as a project.

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4.04 km

Oeverlanden Hollands Diep Nature Reserve

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The creation of the riparian lands on the Hollands Diep is a fascinating interplay of nature and human effort. The Hollands Diep formed a natural division between areas, with its banks formed by the natural movement of water and sediment. However, with the arrival of humans, the landscape began to change. In the past, residents saw the potential of the fertile banks and started reclaiming pieces of land from the water with the help of dikes and ditches. This marked the beginning of an era of land reclamation and water management. As time and technology advanced, the experimental land reclamation efforts became more ambitious. Engineers designed complex systems of dikes and dams, creating more and more riparian lands. The once wild banks transformed into orderly, fertile lands, where nature and people together form a unique and harmonious landscape along the Hollands Diep. Each piece of land reclaimed became a new chapter in the timeless story of the interaction between land, water and people in the Netherlands.

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4.52 km

Sasseplaat

Forest

5.00 km

Strijensas Lighthouse

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National monument from 1883 with a beautiful view over the Hollands Diep

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10.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.97 km

2.26 km

740 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.97 km

2.66 km

2.19 km

771 m

459 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 6 November

8°C

1°C

55 %

Additional weather tips

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

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Comments

January 28, 2023,Biesboschpad Rondwandeling B Oeverlanden en Hollands Diep vanuit Strijensas

When the green path along the Buitendijk becomes a bridle path, it is advisable not to continue walking on it. This prevents you from having to go through the barbed wire to continue your way further on.

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May 12, 2024,*Oeverlanden Strijensas – Rondwandeling vanuit Strijensas

A completely unexpected but beautiful walk. It starts at the Strijensas Marina and the first part is paved with asphalt, but there is no traffic and/or cyclists. Then you follow the Buitendijk where there is some traffic and cyclists. Then turn left into the Oeverlanden. At some point the industrial sounds of the Moerdijk can be heard here, but we …

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November 25, 2022,Overlanden Hollands Diep

After the walk-in we can pull ourselves to the other side with the ferry. Then turn right into mud wrestling. After the grass quay we arrive at the fork, here we turn right past the work of art and further across the bridge, enjoying the views, over the dam, up to a fort built by students. We enjoy the view …

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