Fruit de Mer Route
Duration: at least 3 hours Distance: 45-50 kilometres Places: Wilhelminadorp, Goese Sas, Wemeldinge, Yerseke and Kattendijke. This is a beautiful coastal route along the Oosterschelde, with stops at cafés and restaurants and options for a picnic or a refreshing dip in the sea. Take the chance to discover Zeeland’s oyster and mussel culture in Yerseke. The route passes through the historic cultural landscape of the Yerseke Moer. On the way back, you ride through Zeeland’s fruit orchards and can buy local produce straight from the farm
From our location below Hotel Waterstate in Goes, you ride your electric bike or scooter along the canal to the Goese Sas, a popular spot among locals for enjoying the view over the Oosterschelde and the Zeeland Bridge. Along the idyllic dyke route, you ride via ‘de gebroken dijk’ (the broken dyke) towards Kattendijke, a village on the shore of the Oosterschelde National Park that’s very popular with divers thanks to its favourable location. Here you can enjoy beautiful views, salt marshes, mudflats and abundant birdlife. The road continues along the coast towards the tourist village of Wemeldinge. Here you can take a break at one of the cafés and restaurants on the beach, at the marina or in the historic centre – or of course enjoy local treats on the beach with our picnic basket.
The road continues via the Zuid-Beveland canal, across 1 of the 5 movable bridges on our route, to Yerseke. Along the way, you’ll enjoy the great variety of birds and plants before you reach the authentic fishing harbours of Yerseke. You can park on the Oesterboulevard in the centre of Yerseke, where the smell of fresh mussels will greet you. There’s lots to see and do in Yerseke. Enjoy the fishing culture and learn about mussel and oyster farming. Would you like to do an activity in Yerseke? Then also take a look at our packages.
On the way back, you get to know the landscapes the Zuid-Beveland region has to offer. This is the part that’s generally less known to tourists, but has a lot to offer. First, the route takes you along winding roads through the Yerseke Moer. The Yerseke Moer is a natural gem and one of the oldest landscapes in Zeeland. Here you literally ride through medieval landscapes shaped by the tides of the sea. In spring, hundreds of meadow and coastal birds breed in this area, and thousands of geese spend the winter here. You continue along the cycle path past fields and countless orchards towards Kapelle. From Kapelle, we’ve set out a playful route right through colourful orchards. Take a moment to enjoy it and buy a tasty apple from the farmer before you head back to Goes.
