Tour of Gouda, Schoonhoven and Lopik

Large bodies of water, forest and meadow characterise the Reeuwijkse Plassen. The Broekvelden Vettenbroek lake was created by the extraction of sand and peat: in some places the lake is 30 metres deep. Most peat lakes are only three to four metres deep. The route takes you to the cheese city of Gouda with its monuments, before you continue your way through the countryside. You will pass the grain mill t Slot, which stands on the site where a castle once stood. The Bonrepas hollow post mill, which was built around 1600, can be seen from far away. The thatched lower tower looks beautiful. The route also takes you through Oudewater, known for the witch trials in the Middle Ages. Break your cycle route at Restaurant Rivero Schoonhoven for a delicious lunch!