The Pool Mill.
Worth a visit by bike.
Since the construction of the new cycle path along the van Harinxsmakanaal between Deinum and Dronryp, the mill and the rest point cannot be reached via this new cycle path. However, one can follow the current cycle junction or Cultural Historical Cycle Route to get to this beautiful place. Follow the brown information signs from the directions of Dronryp or Leeuwarden.
Through-tread route Dronryp and postmark Moundersplak
Dronrijp is located approximately 10 kilometres west of Leeuwarden in the predominantly open agricultural landscape of the Frisian Westergo. The historical centre of the village consists of two cores with the Reformed Church on a mound in the north and the former canal Franeker-Leeuwarden in the south as focal points. The oldest settlements are the natural elevations in the landscape formed by siltation (salt marsh ridges) where later, in periods of sea level rise, raised residential hills (terps) were constructed. Dronrijp is located on such a ridge or rime (= strip of land) formed between two tidal channels.
Cultural-historical cycle route in the former municipality of Menaldumadeel
This cycle route is fully signposted with route signs 'Cultural-historical cycle route Menameradeel'.
Along the way you will encounter information panels that tell about the history of this region. The starting point and end point of the route is Leeuwarden station. From the Frisian capital you will visit the following villages in succession: Marsum, Ingelum, Bitgum, Berltsum, Wier, Slappeterp, Menaam, Dronrijp and Ritsumasyl.
Cycling over
the old sea
In the country at the bottom of an old sea you can really relax. Here in Noardwest Fryslân, slowing down is at the top of your to-do list. In the flat fields of the Uytland, protected by the dikes and mounds, where you can see endlessly. Or in the green heart of Fryslân, the Greidhoeke, with its cozy and historic villages. Come to the water sports area around Grou, where a cozy and nautical atmosphere prevails. And of course the sturdy Harlingen full of historical stories about the sea and fishing. Leeuwarden as a dynamic capital where everything is possible and the academic Franeker with a rich history and modern facilities for everyone. You actually wouldn't want to leave.
Nice stop along the way.
Would you like more information about the Moundersplak, Molen de Puollen and historical sights in the region?
Are you planning to visit this region? And do you have all sorts of questions regarding your visit? Ask the miller. He will also give you the weather forecast.
