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Zoutkamp - Kollumeroord | Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail: Stage 2

(17.5 km)

The route takes you along unpaved paths through restored nature on land reclaimed from the old seabed. You walk past the Provinciale Sluis drainage lock where boats set their sails, then follow the sound of birdsong in the reeds to the Zoutkamperplaat nature reserve. In the spring the floodplains are full of meadow flowers in bloom. Highland cattle and Konik ponies graze the land. 

Lookout points along the way offer spectacular views of the Zoutkamperplaat, Blikplaat and Kollumerwaard nature reserves. This stage of the trail includes not only panoramic views, but also the leafy scenery of Zomerhuisbos forest and Diepsterbos forest. 

A section of the route runs along a hiking trail to Pompsterplaat. Here you will need proper walking footwear, so be sure to wear sturdy boots! 

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The route takes you along unpaved paths through restored nature on land reclaimed from the old seabed. You walk past the Provinciale Sluis drainage lock where boats set their sails, then follow the sound of birdsong in the reeds to the Zoutkamperplaat nature reserve. In the spring the floodplains are full of meadow flowers in bloom. Highland cattle and Konik ponies graze the land. 

Lookout points along the way offer spectacular views of the Zoutkamperplaat, Blikplaat and Kollumerwaard nature reserves. This stage of the trail includes not only panoramic views, but also the leafy scenery of Zomerhuisbos forest and Diepsterbos forest. 

A section of the route runs along a hiking trail to Pompsterplaat. Here you will need proper walking footwear, so be sure to wear sturdy boots! 

From here you follow the curves of the Dokkumer Djip waterway to Kollumeroord, a 200-hectare recreational area where a charming tea garden awaits you.     

This route is part of the Klooster Claercamppad pilgrimage trail.

Sights on this route

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Starting point:

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Zoutkamp
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Binnenhaven Zoutkamp

De Binnenhaven, hier lag tot 1969 de vissersvloot van Zoutkamp.  

Binnenhaven Zoutkamp

Reitdiepsluis

De Reitdiepsluis met sluismeesterswoning is eveneens een rijksmonument. In 1877 werd het Reitdiep tussen Zoutkamp en de Nittershoek afgesloten met een provinciale dijk met daarin de provinciale sluis.

Reitdiepsluis

Lange Hoofd

Aan de overkant van de brug achter de dijk ligt het Lange Hoofd, de buitenhaven. De vissersboten moesten door de afsluiting van het Reitdiep in 1877 een nieuwe plek krijgen. Er werden twee havenhoofden neergezet. Aan het lange hoofd kon de vloot liggen.

Lange Hoofd

Fraaise Sluus

De derde sluis in dit rijtje, de Friese Sluis, in de volksmond Fraaise Sluus genoemd. Dit is een uitwateringssluis die het water uit Friesland via de Lauwers afvoert naar het Lauwersmeer en de Waddenzee.

Fraaise Sluus
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Kollumerwaard Hiking Trail

Walk the Kollumerwaard hiking trail along the banks of Lauwersmeer Lake. In the past fishermen trawled for shrimp here. Today, Highland cattle and Konik ponies graze the land. Part of the trail runs along an embankment where the footpath is not maintained

Kollumerwaard Hiking Trail
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End point:

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Kollumerpomp
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