Around Almere Poort - The door to the IJmeer and Pampushout

Put on your sportswear and tie your laces, because you are about to start a 12.5 kilometer trail run around Almere Poort. The district lives up to its name, because today it is your gateway to the nature of the Netherlands' youngest province.

You quickly leave the built-up area and just after the marina the trail run goes a long way along the IJmeerdijk. During these kilometers you have a beautiful view over the IJmeer. The IJmeer is an important resting area for birds, so who knows, you might spot special species.

But you won't have much time to rest, because you fly on to the woods of Pampushout, the Almeerders' backyard. In addition to people, animals such as foxes, sand martins and deer also like to come here. In the forest you will find an exercise course, if you want to train your balance, endurance or strength.

You run further through the woods, across the grassland, and along the water. You then walk deeper into the Pampushout forests along the Hoge Wetering. What makes these paths extra special is that you are actually walking on the bottom of the former Zuiderzee. A small disadvantage: the clay soil becomes very slippery after rainfall, so be careful!

The last kilometers go through Almere Poort. For those who miss nature here, do the trail run in the summer and still enjoy colorful flowers along the path.

The Tour starts and ends at Almere Poort station and is therefore easily accessible by public transport. Are you coming by car? Then you park it near the station.