Achtpolder Route

The cycle route starts at TOP Vianen-Ponthoeve and takes you through the historical centre of Vianen and the rural area of the Vijfheerenlanden. In the Middle Ages, five lords were in charge here. The landscape from that time can still be recognised. Within high dikes lies a mosaic of floodplains, orchards, osier plots and endless meadows
Vianen was a Free City in the Middle Ages; a place with its own rules and a refuge for 'foreigners with money'. The route takes you along the Voorstraat, including the historic town hall and the Stedelijk Museum Vianen, which houses the VVV tourist office.

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 viewing stable with cows on the farm.
Address: Buitenstad 69, Vianen Telephone: 0347 - 37 16 27 Internet: www.ponthoeve.nl

Tip 2: Historical city centre of Vianen
In the historic city centre of Vianen you will see references to the rich history of Vianen 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 cosy restaurants here.
Internet: www.vianenvrijstad.nl

Tip 4: Van Rossum Cheese Farm
Cheese farm van Rossum is a dairy farm with cheese factory and farm shop. In the shop you will find delicious cheeses and many other regional products. In addition to farm cheese according to a centuries-old recipe, you will also find new flavours, 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, situated 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 Dutch Reformed Church, with a late Romanesque tower.
The horse market has been held annually on the second Thursday in October since 1657.

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