Zijdewind may be small but its panoramas are big. And the loveliest cycle and hiking routes run next to the high reeds and expansive lowlands. Start at intersection 56 for example, near Zijdewind, and follow the most beautiful cycle routes from there. Not so long ago, Zijdewind formed the municipality of Oude Niedorp with the villages of 't Veld and Oude Niedorp. The baker who was once based in Zijdewind has since left, but a sign still hangs in the former bakery that says: ‘Eat more bread.’