Cycling along the Waal

This route takes you over winding dikes along the Waal and the Afgedamde Maas. The route starts in Zaltbommel. This old fortified town is known for its stubby tower without a spire, the inhabited water tower and the city walls. History is visible everywhere here. You cycle west along the Waal. You can take a break at Eetcafe Cafetaria Ons Trefpunt before continuing towards Zuilichem. Then you cross the wide polders. On the Afgedamde Maas you pass the Monument Separation of Maas and Waal. In 1883, the Maas and the Waal were officially separated at this location. You drive to Fort Vuren via the fortified towns of Woudrichem and Gorinchem. Just before you cross the Waal again, make a pit stop at Boerderijcamping De Hoge Haren.