What actually happened during WWII in the coastal area of Friesland? In particular: the air battle in the coastal and Wadden area. On this extensive cycling route along the Noarderleech, you'll discover the unique events that took place in this region. Travel through time and discover Friesland during wartime.
This more than 33-kilometer long cycling route starts at SeedyksterToer in Marrum. It's here that your journey begins heading towards the Noarderleech bunker. You'll pass many interesting places along the way, each with their own special story. The construction of a training site for the German occupants, war graves of unknown soldiers and crashed American fighter planes. Curious about what you’ll encounter? You'll find a handy overview below or, even better, just hop on your bike and go explore this unique part of the Wadden area.
Note: …
What actually happened during WWII in the coastal area of Friesland? In particular: the air battle in the coastal and Wadden area. On this extensive cycling route along the Noarderleech, you'll discover the unique events that took place in this region. Travel through time and discover Friesland during wartime.
This more than 33-kilometer long cycling route starts at SeedyksterToer in Marrum. It's here that your journey begins heading towards the Noarderleech bunker. You'll pass many interesting places along the way, each with their own special story. The construction of a training site for the German occupants, war graves of unknown soldiers and crashed American fighter planes. Curious about what you’ll encounter? You'll find a handy overview below or, even better, just hop on your bike and go explore this unique part of the Wadden area.
Note: you are not allowed to ride your bike outside the Zeedijk so you'll have to go a bit on foot, for example when walking from the Kweldercentrum to the bunker or during the last part of the route.
Turn left from the SeedyksterToer terrain onto the Zeedijk.
Read the story ‘Bunker and training field Noorderleeg’.
Read the story ‘Airmail Vijfhuizen’.
Read the story about the American plane that crashed here.
Read the story of Blija cemetery.
Read the story of the Germans and the fog.
Read the story of the De Roo & Andrae families (a plaque for Joeke Andrae was recently unveiled at Zeedijk 8).