Montfoort, Nieuwegein and Lopik

Open meadows and small forests; the small-scale landscape of the Lopikerwaard is charming. Farmers collected their coppice from the bushes and their boundary fences consist of natural elements. The hedgerows therefore had a double function, because timber was also extracted from these. Yet the Lopikerwaard was not always the sea of meadows that now stretch as far as you can see. This was originally a swamp area, the exploitation of which only started in the eleventh century. Waterways and ditches were constructed and contracts were concluded to divide the plots according to fixed dimensions. The area was gradually transformed until the current structure became visible. During the 45 kilometer long bike ride you naturally want to be assured that you will not be faced with any unexpected surprises. Therefore, bring your bicycle to Profile Olaf Selderbeek for maintenance. You will find the branch at the parking lot at the start of the cycle route. The bicycle specialist is ready to thoroughly check your bicycle and repair it if necessary. With the bicycle discount pass you get a 10 euro discount on the work carried out at this branch.