Utrecht Path
March 2025
Crossing into North Holland at Hollandsche Rading





From Forests to Polders





"Town Hall Beer" Bubbling up from The Ground
We passed the picturesque village of Tienhoven and entered the Bethune polder. A work of art indicates that the land was approximately 4.6 meters higher than it was 1,000 years ago. The Bethune polder is a seepage polder where 1000 liters of very clean water bubbles up every second, amounting to 34 million cubic meters annually. Of every three liters of drinking water (nicknamed Town Hall Beer) in Amsterdam and its surroundings, one liter comes from this polder.




The Oude Gemaal Bethunepolder, built in 1860 for the drainage of the Bethunepolder, is a national monument that remains functional and serves as a backup today.
From Polders to Elegant Estates





I finished my favorite leg of the Utrecht path feeling grateful to live in a country as small as the Netherlands. Although it is a small spot on this planet, our country is blessed with incredible landscapes, rich historical depth, and a deep appreciation for cultural beauty.
Date
Monday, March 10, 2025
Distance
11.84 miles
19.05 km
Moving Time
3:57:56 hrs
Weather
15 °C, sun,
light breeze