Achtpolder route

The cycle route starts at TOP Vianen-Ponthoeve and takes you through the historic center of Vianen and the rural area of the Vijfheerenlanden. In the Middle Ages, five gentlemen were in charge here. The landscape from that time can still be recognized. Within high dikes lies a mosaic of floodplains, orchards, willow plots and endless meadows
Vianen was a Free City in the Middle Ages; a place with its own rules and a place of refuge for'strangers with money\\\'. The route takes you along Voorstraat, past the historic town hall and the Stedelijk Museum Vianen, where the tourist office is located.

Tip 1: Pancake farm De Ponthoeve
From the restaurant of pancake farm De Ponthoeve you have a beautiful view over the river and the floodplains. You can also take a look at the cowshed on the farm.
Address: Buitenstad 69, Vianen Telephone: 0347 - 37 16 27 Internet: www.ponthoeve.nl

Tip 2: Historic city center of Vianen
In the historic city center of Vianen you will see references to Vianen's rich history everywhere, such as the street pattern, the city walls, the old town hall (1425), the striking Lekpoort (15th century) and the unique mausoleum of Reinout III van Brederode, lord of Vianen, in the Grote Kerk (1542). And you will also find nice shops and cozy restaurants here.
Internet: www.vianenvrijstad.nl

Tip 4: Van Rossum cheese farm
Van Rossum Cheese Farm is a dairy farm with a cheese factory and farm shop. In the shop you will find delicious cheeses and many other regional products. In addition to farmer's cheese according to a centuries-old recipe, you will also find new flavors, such as fenugreek, pesto and nettle cheese. Address: Helsdingse Achterweg 20, Vianen Telephone: 0347 - 37 15 80 Internet: www.kaasboerderijvanrossum.nl

Tip 5: Ameide
The town of Ameide, located on the Lek, belongs to the municipality of Zederik, together with Tienhoven, Hei- en Boeicop, Leerbroek, Lexmond, Meerkerk and Nieuwland. Ameide has numerous monumental buildings, including the Town Hall from 1644 and the sixteenth-century NH Church, with a late Romanesque tower.
The horse market has taken place every year since 1657 on the second Thursday in October.

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