View panel 1. Zuigerplasbos
Green city
The Zuigerplas forest covers an area of 290 hectares. The forest is bordered on the eastern side by the Hanze Line. On the western side, the forest borders the golf park. The allotment garden complex and the sports park with the buildings behind it form the southern boundary. The Zuigerplasbos nature reserve is a quiet idyll on the edge of a lively city.
Varied
The Zuigerplasbos is a varied nature reserve. The forest is planted with different types of trees. The flowery lawns are buzzing with butterflies, bees and other insects. Thanks to the different biotopes, the area is also rich in birds that nest and forage there. Examples include the nuthatch, woodpecker, apple finch and great thrush.
Water reservoir
The Zuigerplasbos also has e...
Green city
The Zuigerplas forest covers an area of 290 hectares. The forest is bordered on the eastern side by the Hanze Line. On the western side, the forest borders the golf park. The allotment garden complex and the sports park with the buildings behind it form the southern boundary. The Zuigerplasbos nature reserve is a quiet idyll on the edge of a lively city.
Varied
The Zuigerplasbos is a varied nature reserve. The forest is planted with different types of trees. The flowery lawns are buzzing with butterflies, bees and other insects. Thanks to the different biotopes, the area is also rich in birds that nest and forage there. Examples include the nuthatch, woodpecker, apple finch and great thrush.
Water reservoir
The Zuigerplasbos also has a function as a water reservoir for Lelystad's municipal water. As the water quality coming from the surrounding agricultural area, is very nutrient-rich, the water quality of the Zuigerplasbos was deteriorating. To improve the water quality, a water corridor was created in 2022 to ensure the supply of cleaner water from the IJsselmeer. In addition, a marsh zone was created on the south side of the lake, which has a local contribution to improving biodiversity. Moreover, this will create a new habitat, increasing biodiversity.
Recreation
Since the 1970s, the Zuigerplasbos has had a recreational function in addition to its function as a nature reserve. A footpath of about three kilometres runs around the Zuigerplas. This gives you a nice view of the nature reserve. There is also the Zuigerplasbosroute of 5.6 km. The lake itself is rich in freshwater fish, such as perch, carp and pike. It is therefore an ideal spot for anglers. The Zuigerplasbos is managed by Staatsbosbeheer.
Experience forest
In the Zuigerplasbos lies the Belevenissenbos, an area of no less than 40 hectares. The largest play forest in the Netherlands has been realised here. Children can discover and play in nature. In the forest, there is plenty of climbing equipment. There are also two cross-bike courses. Or do you prefer the assault course or the survival route? It's all possible in the Belevenissenbos in the Zuigerplasbos nature reserve.
