Mill route Alblasserwaard
- The Netherlands
- South Holland
- Molenlanden
- 44.82 km (Approximately 02:38 u)
- Cycling route 137448
Mill route Alblasserwaard
- The Netherlands
- South Holland
- Molenlanden
- 44.82 km (Approximately 02:38 u)
- Cycling route 137448
When you think of the Alblasserwaard, you think of windmills, vast polders and tranquility. And that's right: you experience it all with this beautiful route. First you drive to the Alblasserbos: a rarity in this region. You then cycle through characteristic ribbon villages such as Wijngaarden, Gijbeland and Molenaarsgraaf. On the Molenkade just below Groot-Ammers you will pass four polder mills. The Achtkante Molen dates from 1805, the other three were built at the end of the sixteenth century. Along the Lek you have beautiful views of the rippling water and the boats. Further on you will pass through Kinderdijk and you will also cycle past the Kinderdijkse Molens: a mill corridor that was built in the eighteenth century to improve the drainage of the Alblasserwaard. You cycle along the Alblas to Vertoeven near Verhoeven.
Directions
| # | Description | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vertoeven bij Verhoeven (Oosteinde, 2969 AS, Molenlanden, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | |
40 | 40 (Peilkade, 3356LS, Molenlanden, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 1.86 km |
10 | 10 (Matenaweg, 3356LS, Papendrecht, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 2.36 km |
11 | 11 (3364AV, Molenlanden, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 6.11 km |
12 | 12 (2971XH, Molenlanden, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 8.96 km |
13 | 13 (2973LB, Molenlanden, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 13.27 km |
Pause places
Vertoeven bij Verhoeven
Oosteinde 8
2969 AS Molenlanden
http://www.vertoevenbijverhoeven.nl
Staying at Verhoeven is a Bed & Breakfast and camper place along the river De Alblas. You can relax here. There is much to discover in the Alblasserwaard, both by bike and on foot. You can also rent a canoe within walking distance and admire the area from the water. The B&B is located in a beautifully converted stable. All four rooms are nicely decorated and equipped with all modern conveniences. The camper place offers space for 15 campers. A sanitary room has been set up for camper guests with showers, toilets and the possibility to empty the camper toilet.
Sights
De Achtkante Molen
Achtkante molen
2964LB Molenlanden
http://www.allemolens.nl
The Achtzijds Molen is a ground sailor from 1805 that served as a replacement for a hollow post mill. This mill grinds the smallest amount of water of all mills in the Polder Liesveld.
Gelkenes Molen
Gelkenes Molen
2964BG Molenlanden
http://www.allemolens.nl
The most famous windmill type in the Netherlands. Windmills were not only used to produce flour from cereals, but also for draining polder areas. Natural energy. The most famous windmills can be found in Kinderdijk, really set up as a polder model. A must see!
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