Top 4 sailing routes
The Vechtstreek, or Vecht region, owes its name to the Vecht River, one of the most idyllic rivers in the Netherlands, famous for the many 17th and 18th century country estates along the banks. With a combination of vast peat meadows to the west and peat lakes to the east of the municipality, the Vecht region offers an unprecedented variation in landscape and recreational opportunities. It is no coincidence that the river, which flows from Utrecht into the IJmeer 42 kilometres way near Muiden, has two different but highly accurate names: the Herenvecht, or 'Gentlemen's Vecht', and the Boerenvecht, or 'Farmers' Vecht'!
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Northern Vecht sloop route
Northern Vecht sloop route
This sloop route goes through a lovely area where the rural, agricultural landscape, with meadows all the way to the horizon, alternates with historic towns, forts and protected nature areas.
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Loosdrechtse Plassen sloop circuit
Loosdrechtse Plassen sloop circuit
You will sail through an area abundant in lovely nature, splendid country estates and historic villages. There are plenty of opportunities along the way to stop for a swim, to go shopping, to have a drink or to stroll around the picturesque streets of Loenen or Breukelen. .
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Forts by canoe route
Forts by canoe route
This is a 22-km long canoe route that takes approximately seven hours. You can start at either the Keetpoortsluis in Muiden or the marina in Weesp.
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Southern Vecht sloop route
Southern Vecht sloop route
You will take a scenic and varied tour along the Vecht River past many country estates and the charming villages of Maarssen, Breukelen and Nieuwersluis, past parks and castles and through centuries-old locks.