Waterline route

The cycle route starts at TOP Vianen-Ponthoeve and runs past a number of forts and fortifications of the New Dutch Waterline.

Vianen was a Free City in the Middle Ages; a place with its own rules and a place of refuge for'strangers with money\\\' Along the way you will be surprised by the old villages of Hagestein and Zijderveld. Highlights on the route are the castle location of the former Hagestein house, Fort Everdingen, the historic ribbons with authentic farms and the Weir Island Hagestein (Ossenwaard) with the lock and dam complex.

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 3: Museum Wharf Vreeswijk
On the former Buitenweg shipyard in the skipper's village of Vreeswijk you can discover the history of inland shipping at Museumwerf Vreeswijk. The traditional shipyard with a banked slope is still used every day to preserve and restore historic ships. Opposite the museum is the historic harbor with ships from the past.
Address: Wierselaan 113, Nieuwegein Telephone: 030 - 657 95 81 Internet: www.museumwerf.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: Fort Everdingen
Tower Fort Everdingen was built from 1842-1847 as part of the New Dutch Waterline. It has been closed to the public for a long time, but now it houses a beer brewery and tasting room. You can now enjoy a snack and/or drink in a special setting and experience history.
Address: Noodweg 2, Everdingen Internet: www.forteverdingen.com

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