Fort route near Gorinchem
- The Netherlands
- Utrecht
- Vijfheerenlanden
- 49.70 km (Approximately 02:55 u)
- Cycling route 117375
Fort route near Gorinchem
- The Netherlands
- Utrecht
- Vijfheerenlanden
- 49.70 km (Approximately 02:55 u)
- Cycling route 117375
This forts route starts on the edge of Leerdam, an old town known for its glass industry. You cycle on a car-free road through a characteristic Dutch polder of vast meadows, ditches and pollard willows. A little later you pass Arkel, a village on the Linge. Just before junction 39 you will see a domed church from 1855. You will cycle along the Merwede Canal to Gorinchem, a well-preserved fortified town. At Uitspanning Mini Camping De Leuve Hoeve you are welcome for a coffee with homemade apple pie on the cozy terrace. You cycle back to the Linge, where you can take a break BY't VEER. Via Herwijnen you drive to Fort bij de Nieuwe Steeg. Finally, you will pass through the picturesque Asperen, where you will see, among other things, the ancient Sint-Catharinakerk.
Directions
| # | Description | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parkeerplaats centrum (4142ZB, Vijfheerenlanden, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | |
34 | 34 (4163LH, Vijfheerenlanden, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 1.31 km |
35 | 35 (4211BC, Vijfheerenlanden, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 6.81 km |
56 | 56 (4241TG, Molenlanden, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 8.07 km |
55 | 55 (4241TE, Molenlanden, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 9.13 km |
54 | 54 (4241BP, Molenlanden, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 9.86 km |
Pause places
Uitspanning Mini Camping De Leuve hoeve
Landscheiding 1
4214 KM West Betuwe
https://www.deleuvehoeve.nl
Leisure Mini Camping De Leuve farm is a stone's throw from the Lingebos. An ideal environment to enjoy a wonderfully peaceful holiday at your leisure. The site has a maximum of 25 camping pitches. Each pitch is approximately 120m2 and offers enough space for a large tent, caravan or camper. You are welcome in the associated café for a coffee or tea with homemade apple pie. You can also book a party here. For information about availability, prices and opening hours, see the website.
Uitspanning Mini Camping De Leuve hoeve
Landscheiding 1
4214 KM West Betuwe
https://www.deleuvehoeve.nl
Uitspanning Mini Camping De Leuve is a nice stop-off for your cycling or walking tour. Here you can enjoy a fresh coffee or tea with a piece of homemade apple pie. When the weather is nice, you can take a seat on the cozy terrace. You can also book a party or BBQ here. In addition to a tavern, you will also find a mini campsite with a maximum of 25 spacious camping pitches at Hoeve De Leuve. Check the website for the most up-to-date information.
BY ‘t VEER
Veerdam 1
5306 AL Zaltbommel
https://www.bytveer.nl
BY't VEER is a welcoming terrace located on the Veerdam in Brakel with a beautiful view over the Waal. The terrace is open from April to September. Everyone can come here for a cup of coffee with cake, a delicious fresh lunch or a nice drink. Please note: not open on Saturdays during the football season, as this initiative is linked to the local football club's canteen. Nearby you can discover Loevestein Castle with its beautiful nature reserve, or cycle to the beautiful old towns of Woudrichem and Gorinchem. In less nice weather there is also room inside and we offer the option to order a picnic bag.
Sights
Wester inundatie- en keersluis
This Wester inundation and flood barrier functioned both as a sluice and as a storage place for weapons during the New Dutch Waterline in the nineteenth century.
Vestingwallen Asperen
Gruttersdam 23
4147 CD West Betuwe
You can see from these ramparts that Asperen was originally a fortified town. For a long time Asperen was a manor in the possession of the Lords of Arkel. However, between 1401 and 1412 they came into conflict with their feudal lord, the count of Holland, as a result of which the Arkel areas came into the hands of Holland. It was not until 1989 that Asperen became part of Gelderland due to pushbacks.
Voormalig kasteel Asperen
The former Asperen castle was blown up by the French during the disaster year of 1672. The French King Louis XIV aimed for natural borders for his empire and tried to get hold of the southern part of the Netherlands up to the rivers. The Republic of the Seven United Netherlands slowed down the French in their advance by deliberate submerging (inundation). This war strategy proved so successful that the water lines were expanded. The current town hall of Asperen and the pond are now roughly on the same spot as the castle once stood.
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