Cycle route across the Philipsdam
Bruinisse, Anna Jacobapolder, Sirjansland
The Philipsdam near Bruinisse was created as part of the Delta Works, a major project to protect the Netherlands from flooding. From this came the Krammer Locks, which allow passage and regulate water management. The dam separates the salt water of the Oosterschelde from the fresh water of the Volkerak-Zoommeer. The construction of the Philips Dam slowly changed the salt water of the Volkerak into fresh water, which had a major impact on the ecosystem. Along the coast of the Zeeland islands, special mudflats and salt marshes were created, where new plants and animals found their place. Constructing the Philips Dam was a complex challenge, as various interests had to be taken into account. Nature conservation, water management, energy supply and the wishes of local residents all had to be balanced. At about the same time, Windpark Krammer was created, an extraordinary project that emerged from the largest citizens' initiative in the Netherlands. Cycling between the imposing wind turbines, with kilometres of views over the dam, creeks, the Oosterschelde and the flat Zeeland countryside, feels almost like an otherworldly experience. Naturally, the nature around the Philips Dam must be protected as much as possible. The wind farm therefore includes some innovative technology, such as the camera detection system that shuts down the wind turbines as soon as birds or bats are nearby. This allows the animals to fly over safely and look for food. Photo: ©Ineke Geelhoed, via Windpark Krammer
| Directions | Distance | Total distance | |
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Start: Rijksweg , 4311 GW Schouwen-Duiveland | 43.8 KM | |
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From
67
to
90
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4809 M | 4.8 KM | |
| Head northeast | 4.5 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Philipsdam | 323 M | ||
| You are now at section 90 | 0 M | ||
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From
90
to
99
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8304 M | 8.3 KM | |
| Head south on Philipsdam | 8.3 KM | ||
| You are now at section 99 | 0 M | ||
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From
99
to
98
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479 M | 0.5 KM | |
| Head west on Rijksweg | 40 M | ||
| Turn left onto Rijksweg | 439 M | ||
| You are now at section 98 | 0 M | ||
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From
98
to
96
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4181 M | 4.2 KM | |
| Head northwest on Rijksweg | 47 M | ||
| Turn right onto Lange Kruisweg | 925 M | ||
| Turn left onto Korte Kruisweg | 307 M | ||
| Turn right onto Slaakweg | 2.9 KM | ||
| You are now at section 96 | 0 M | ||
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From
96
to
89
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5721 M | 5.7 KM | |
| Head northwest on Krammersweg | 1.8 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Noordweg | 1.5 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Langeweg | 1.5 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Sluisweg | 298 M | ||
| Keep right onto Sluisweg | 150 M | ||
| Keep right at the fork | 487 M | ||
| You are now at section 89 | 0 M | ||
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From
89
to
66
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2037 M | 2 KM | |
| Head northwest | 170 M | ||
| Take the ferry Fiets-Voetveer Bruinisse - Anna Jacobapolder (Bru 45 -Jacoba) | 1.7 KM | ||
| Continue straight | 45 M | ||
| Turn right onto Zijpe | 81 M | ||
| You are now at section 66 | 0 M | ||
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From
66
to
65
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4447 M | 4.4 KM | |
| Head west on Zijpe | 29 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Zijpe | 39 M | ||
| Turn right onto Rijksstraatweg | 279 M | ||
| Continue straight | 1.6 KM | ||
| Turn left | 2.5 KM | ||
| Keep right at the fork | 65 M | ||
| You are now at section 65 | 0 M | ||
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From
65
to
64
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3660 M | 3.7 KM | |
| Head east on Langeweg | 900 M | ||
| Turn left onto Vriesesweg | 2.3 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Hofweg | 432 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Torenplein | 55 M | ||
| You are now at section 64 | 0 M | ||
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From
64
to
63
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1002 M | 1 KM | |
| Head northwest on Nieuwstraat | 79 M | ||
| Turn right onto Torenplein | 44 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Kerkstraat | 154 M | ||
| Turn left onto Markt | 15 M | ||
| Continue right onto Groenendaal | 81 M | ||
| Turn left onto Molenweg | 11 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Molenweg | 327 M | ||
| Turn left onto Molenweg | 216 M | ||
| Turn right onto Rijksweg | 18 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Rijksweg | 32 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Rijksweg | 25 M | ||
| You are now at section 63 | 0 M | ||
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From
63
to
68
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3960 M | 4 KM | |
| Head east on Rijksweg | 401 M | ||
| Turn left onto Maatje Harings Jobsweg | 1.7 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Bredeweg | 1.2 KM | ||
| Turn right to stay on Bredeweg | 97 M | ||
| Turn left onto Lageweg | 602 M | ||
| You are now at section 68 | 0 M | ||
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From
68
to
67
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5225 M | 5.2 KM | |
| Head northeast on Dillingsweg | 2.2 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Hageweg | 572 M | ||
| Turn left | 11 M | ||
| Continue straight | 837 M | ||
| Keep right at the fork | 378 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Jachthavenweg | 286 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Jachthavenweg | 619 M | ||
| Turn left onto Noorddijk | 271 M | ||
| Make a slight left | 64 M | ||
| You are now at section 67 | 0 M |