When planning a stay in Loozen, the seasonal ferry and the specific excursion themes can help you distinguish between different interests. The ferry connects Loozen and Anevelde; the Loozensche Linie represents defensive history and the river landscape. At the Vijvertuinen Ada Hofman, ponds and garden art take centre stage, while Expedition Outdoor offers canoeing and other activities. If you first choose between a crossing, landscape, a garden visit and a group activity, you can plan time slots and routes more effectively.
Ferry between Loozen and Anevelde
The ferry between Loozen and Anevelde runs daily from 06:00 to 22:00 from 1 April to 31 October. It is free and accessible to pedestrians, cyclists, wheelchair users and users of electric mobility scooters. Both the season and the time of day therefore matter when planning. As seasonal dates and operating hours can change, check the information before travelling. The limited operating window is a practical point to bear in mind if you are planning a crossing.
Loozensche Linie: defensive history and river landscape
The Loozensche Linie is a defensive structure from the Napoleonic era. An old meander—a former river branch—was excavated at the line and connected to the Vecht. In addition, part of the land along the Vecht was excavated there to serve as a buffer during high water. Several aspects therefore come together at this site: its historical classification as a defensive structure, the alteration of a former river course and an intervention in the land to create a flood buffer. Those interested in history can also focus on how the river landscape was shaped.
Visitors can reach the Loozensche Linie via a footpath, a ferry and pedestrian bridges. A path suitable for wheelchair users leads to the observation tower. The route information to the tower names a specific destination, making it a separate point of reference in addition to the information on how to reach the line. The local birdlife is another feature of the site: the Loozensche Linie attracts many bird species.
Ponds, garden design and an audio tour
The Vijvertuinen van Ada Hofman cover 2 hectares and include two large water-lily ponds as well as many smaller ponds. Visitors walk through grounds featuring water ornaments, streams, rock formations and garden sculptures. Plants and animals found there include water lilies, frogs, fish and kingfishers. Alongside the large expanses of water, the smaller ponds also shape the garden; streams, rock formations and sculptures complement the landscaped areas.
An audio tour offers stories, ideas and tips about ponds. The Vijvertuinen Ada Hofman also have an exhibition room with paintings and works of art. The audio tour focuses on ponds, while the exhibition room offers a distinct art focus. Most of the garden grounds are accessible to wheelchair users.
Activities at Expedition Outdoor
The Expedition Outdoor site is located at Hardenbergerweg 27 in Loozen. Activities on offer include canoeing, zip-lining, boot camp, archery and klootschieten. The range of activities listed allows you to choose a specific programme to suit your preferences, without implying a set daily schedule. Expedition Outdoor also organises team-building days and activities for larger groups, including school and corporate outings. Those planning a group outing will find not only individual activities here, but also group formats specifically designed for them.
Kinderboerderij de Zwarte Schuur is located at Hardenbergerweg 23 in Loozen.
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For the higher-level travel overview: Hardenberg.
