Oud-Loosdrecht: Vuntus, Waterways and Village History

Oud-Loosdrecht combines open stretches of water, narrow ditches, peat woodland and a village history dating back to the late Middle Ages. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Oud-Loosdrecht can discover different sides of the area here: natural waterways, historical traces and peaceful paths offer varied themes to include in holiday planning.

Holiday apartment in Oud-Loosdrecht: water activities and village history

Vuntus lies north of Oud-Loosdrecht. From the open water in the east, it transitions into narrow ditches with old peat ridges and peat woodland. In the eastern part, there are flower-rich hay meadows where Limousin cattle graze in summer; the area is managed in an environmentally friendly way.

The approximately 5 km Vuntus canoe route follows the shore, where water mint and yellow flag irises grow. It is marked with numbered signs on blue posts and takes about two hours. You can start at a canoe rental company in Loosdrecht or at Vuntus Beach, located at the end of Vuntuslaan.

The Oud-Loosdrecht canoe and SUP route is marked in one direction with hexagonal signs and has several canoe landing points along the way. It passes peat ridges and meadows, runs through peat woodland and crosses the open water of the Loosdrechtse Plassen.

A special connection across the water is the Fietsboot between the Porseleinhaven in Oud-Loosdrecht and De Strook in Breukeleveen. It carries passengers with or without bicycles and is also suitable for hikers, wheelchair users and users of mobility scooters.

Peat, porcelain and historical traces

Oud-Loosdrecht originated in the late Middle Ages as a settlement based on peatland drainage and cultivation. Peat extraction created peat ridges and peat excavation pits; the landscape of peat excavation pits is still clearly visible around Oud-Loosdrecht.

An archaeological excavation in Oud-Loosdrecht revealed foundations of firing rooms and an operational building measuring 5 x 50 m. These finds are connected with Loosdrecht porcelain production from 1774 to 1784.

The former Reformed church of Oud-Loosdrecht replaced a medieval church on the same site. It has an organ made by Flaes & Brunjes in 1867, originating from Barsingerhorn.

Peaceful places and lively events

Oud-Loosdrecht Cemetery welcomes visitors seeking a place of silence and reflection in the village centre, which has once again come to life. Stories there revolve around the history of the cemetery, its funerary monuments and the people buried there.

Licht & Kunst Loosdrecht takes place in Oud-Loosdrecht every year, bringing young and old together with atmospheric events.

The area can also be included in your plans on foot: the Rondje Vuntus walking route leads through the centre of Oud-Loosdrecht via the Oud-Loosdrechtsedijk. For the Sloepenronde, the Oud-Loosdrechtsedijk is the starting point. When choosing your holiday apartment, you can therefore give different weight to the importance of waterways, nature experiences, village history and peaceful impressions during your holiday.

Further destinations for orientation: Kortenhoef, Nederhorst Den Berg, Breukeleveen, Nieuw-Loosdrecht, ’S-Graveland, Loosdrecht, Ankeveen.

For the broader travel overview: Wijdemeren.