Did you know that the Uitgeest landscape is full of hidden history? Every fourth Sunday of the month, from April to September , the Oer-IJ Foundation takes you on a journey of discovery along the banks, polders, and old dikes that shape Uitgeest's history. Starting point is the Oude Regthuys in the Kerkbuurt—a symbolic place for a journey through time.
During the hike, a guide will tell you how this special landscape came into being and how humans have inhabited and transformed it over the centuries. You'll hike through areas you may be familiar with, but which you'll see with completely different eyes after this excursion.
Next dates in 2025:
Sunday, July 27, 2025 (West Side)
Sunday, August 24, 2025 (East Side)
Sunday, September 21, 2025 (West Side)
In even months you hike on the west side of the village, in odd months on the east side.
Practical information:
🕐 Start: 1:00 PM
📍 Starting point: Oude Regthuys, Kerkbuurt 3, Uitgeest
🚶 Duration: approx. 1.5 hours
💶 Cost: 5.00 € per person
👥 Group size: minimum 5, maximum 15 participants
Please note: The western route is less suitable for wheelchair users. The excursion is also not specifically designed for small children.
👉 You can register via info@oerij.eu . When registering, please indicate: Ommetje Uitgeest, desired date, number of people, and your telephone number.
💧 Extra tip: The water culture route
Those who want to discover more can also follow the Uitgeest Water Culture Route on their own. This route – specially designed for schools, (grand)parents, and curious hikers – shows how water has been both friend and foe over the centuries. Download it for free on the Oer-IJ Foundation website.
📘 Reading tip: Surprising nature of the Oer-IJ
And for those who prefer reading to hiking, there's the beautiful book "Surprising Nature of the Oer-IJ Landscape." Richly illustrated and full of surprising stories, it's available at bookstores and at Huis van Hilde in Castricum (€24.50).