Grote Waal, Polder in Hoorn, Netherlands.
The Grote Waal polder spans across 1.78 square kilometers of land and 0.1 square kilometers of water in the northern region of Hoorn.
Following a dike breach on August 17, 1514, the Grote Waal area was transformed into a polder in 1627 through systematic land reclamation efforts.
The polder represents traditional Dutch water management techniques with its network of drainage systems and former windmill locations that maintained water levels.
Visitors can explore the polder through designated cycling paths and walking routes that connect different sections of the residential district.
The area contains remnants of historical water management infrastructure, including the location where the Groote Waal windmill operated from 1627 until 1924.
Location: Hoorn
GPS coordinates: 52.64080,5.03564
Latest update: March 25, 2025 22:00
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