Cycling past windmills in the Alblasserwaard
Altena, North Brabant, The Netherlands
Cycling route: 536965
Provided by: Groots Genieten
67.4 km
1187 kcal
8 m
Description
From the Brabantse Biesbosch you can easily drive to the Alblasserwaard. A cycling tour with plenty of peace, space and natural beauty. And of course many old mills.
Biesbosch
You enjoy the view over the water and the pristine grasslands and reedlands. You cross the Nieuwe Merwede with a ferry, after which you cycle a bit along the Hollandse Biesbosch. Further on you drive into the Alblasserwaard. Cycling along the road lined with pollard willows along the Alblas, you have a beautiful view of grassy meadows. You will pass the Kooijwijkse Molen, a polder mill from 1866.
Kinderdijk Windmills
The Kinderdijk Windmills enjoy world fame. These nineteen polder mills were built in the eighteenth century to improve the drainage of the Alblasserwaard. The mills have been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1997. In the polder you pass through several picturesque villages located on a river or canal. You see old farms and churches. And of course beautiful windmills. During the last part of the route you can get a breath of fresh air along the Nieuwe Merwede.
Height Profile
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Below you will find various suggestions for breaks that you can visit during your route. These are divided into different categories, making it easy for you to choose.
Sights
Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
4 | 4 (4251MM, Altena, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | |
2 | 2 (4251MP, Altena, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 1.87 km | |
43 | 43 (3329, Dordrecht, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 3.04 km | |
44 | 44 (3315GK, Dordrecht, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 4.82 km | |
83 | 83 (3315HP, Dordrecht, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 5.73 km | |
80 | 80 (3315LE, Dordrecht, South Holland, The Netherlands) | 7.05 km |
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