Rivers and Rivals - Exciting history
- The Netherlands
- Gelderland
- Zaltbommel
- 86.93 km (Approximately 05:06 u)
- Cycling route 148468
Rivers and Rivals - Exciting history
- The Netherlands
- Gelderland
- Zaltbommel
- 86.93 km (Approximately 05:06 u)
- Cycling route 148468
The Bommelerwaard has a rich and exciting history that goes back thousands of years and has left many traces. Let this route take you through this versatile region and learn all about the fascinating history of the Bommelerwaard. The fight against water is a recurring element in the cycle route. For example, you pass the Dammed Maas tot Well and on the Maasdijk you will find the De Baanbreker pumping station, which provides drainage in East Bommelerwaard. The route also leads you past some beautiful castles, such as Slot Loevestein and Ammersoyen Castle. Visit Slot Loevestein and learn all about this beautiful 17th-century fortress. With its impressive corner towers, the robust castle wall and the wide moat, Ammersoyen Castle is one of the best preserved medieval moated castles in our country. You cycle the last part of the route towards Gorinchem, where the route passes Fort Vuren and the Hugo de Grootpoortje. From Gorinchem, take the ferry or water taxi back to Slot Loevestein.
Directions
| # | Description | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loevestein, 5307TG, Zaltbommel, Gelderland, The Netherlands | 0.00 km | |
| Slot Loevestein (5307TG, Zaltbommel, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 0.01 km | |
24 | 24 (5307TG, Zaltbommel, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 0.15 km |
20 | 20 (5307TH, Zaltbommel, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 3.90 km |
22 | 22 (5306TB, Zaltbommel, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 5.33 km |
21 | 21 (5307TK, Zaltbommel, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 5.87 km |
Pause places
Herberg de Zwaan
Voorstraat 8
5321 GH Maasdriel
http://www.herbergdezwaanhedel.nl
Herberg de Zwaan is located in the town of Hedel aan de Maas. In the area it is wonderful to cycle through the Gelders Rivierengebied and Den Bosch. The owner of De Zwaan had a dream to start a real village inn where guests can eat, drink and rest. He succeeded, because at De Zwaan you will be spoiled culinary with dishes prepared with local products. On the terrace you can enjoy the sun with a cup of coffee in your hand. It instantly puts a smile on your face. You can also spend the night comfortably at De Zwaan.
Fort Vuren
Waaldijk
4214KB West Betuwe
http://www.wff.nl/
Fort Vuren is one of the nicest forts of the New Dutch Waterline. You will find this historic hotspot from 1844 on the Waal, near Gorinchem. You are very welcome here for an excellent cup of coffee, lunch or dinner. Ideal for those seeking tranquility, cyclists and walkers who enjoy simple and tasteful products here, while sitting on the lovely terrace under the trees. In addition, Fort Vuren offers unique accommodation options!
Sights
Slot Loevestein
Loevestein Castle is one of the most famous castles in the Netherlands. It was built in the fourteenth century by Dirk Loef van Horne (1338-1402), a fiefdom of the Count of Holland. The knight saw in this area originally inhabited by monks (hence the name Munnikenland) a strategic place for a base. From the castle he collected tolls on the Waal, Maas and Merwede and organized raids. In 1372 Dirk lost the castle to the counts of Holland. Due to its strategic location, the castle continued to be a frequent part of conflicts over the centuries. A well-known story about the castle dates back to when it served as a state prison at the end of the Eighty Years' War. On March 22, 1621, Hugo de Groot managed to escape from the castle by hiding in a book chest. For the current opening hours, visit https://www.slotloevestein.nl/.
Batterij onder Poederoijen
Batterij onder Poederoijen
5307TC Zaltbommel
Built between 1879 and 1886 on the north Maasdijk south of the Battery under Brakel, the Pouderoijen and Brakel batteries have become notorious for their time-consuming construction, which was caused by their weaker subsoil, which caused the
Kasteel Ammersoyen
1
5324 JR Maasdriel
http://spannendegeschiedenis.nl/de-middeleeuwen/ammerzoden-kasteel-ammerzoden
Ammersoyen Castle was very popular due to its strategic location on the Maas. It was conquered in 1386 by Duke William I of Gelre, when the lord of the castle wanted to enter into an alliance with Joanna of Brabant. At the end of the fifteenth century it was sold to the lords of Arkel, lords of the count of Holland. After the Eighty Years' War (1568-1648), various noble families owned the castle as a residence. During the Second World War, the castle was so badly damaged that the nuns, who had lived there since 1876, had to move. After the war, the castle came into the possession of the later Geldersch Landschap en Kasteelen Foundation. For current opening hours, visit https://www.glk.nl/ Landschap-kastelen/kastelen/kasteel-ammersoyen.
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