Cycle through history past the Burcht van Voorne and the fortress of Brielle.
History can be felt on the island of Voorne. The many trade ships as well as warships called at the ports. In Oostvoorne you can see Huis Overburgh, country house 't Reigernest, and the Jacoba Burcht. The Jacoba Burcht, also called Burcht van Voorne was a motte castle. The remains are located on a hill, a motte, to better see the enemy approaching. Already in the 17th century it became a ruin because the foundation was not strong enough. The water in Lake Oostvoorn has become increasingly sweeter due to the closure. After restoration work, raising the water level, more and more plant species and birds are returning. After so much water, it is recovering among dune plains and forest. When you arrive at Brielle, also known as Den Briel, you can probably tell by the shapes of the town. Brielle is an old fortified town. The fortress of Brielle, most of which dates from the 17th century, is a national monument. Peasant families had settled on the islands, but they were regularly flooded by the North Sea and the Meuse. The families built dikes to be able to continue living there. This is how Brielle with its many surrounding islands came into being.