Mill route Alblasserwaard from TOP Alblasserdam

The Alblasserwaard Mill Route starts here from TOP Alblasserdam.
This cycle route takes you past the many mills, green meadows, polders and typical dike villages of the Alblasserwaard. Along the way you will get to know the way the Netherlands deals with water, for example at the impressive mills of World Heritage Kinderdijk.

Alblasserdam was first mentioned in 1299 and was founded in 1447. It owes its name to the construction of a dam in the river Alblas. It once formed one whole, a lordship, with the village of Oud-Alblas. The old centre of Alblasserdam was badly hit by a bombardment on 11 May 1940. Fortunately, the historic Kerkstraat and the characteristic dike buildings along the river Noord have been largely preserved.

Some tips

World Heritage Kinderdijk
The 19 windmills of Kinderdijk symbolize the way in which the Netherlands deals with water. For a long time, they kept the rough and damp peat area dry that was plagued by subsidence and flooding: the Alblasserwaard. The Museum Mill and information center Wisboomgemaal illustrate the water management of Kinderdijk. Addresses: Museum Mill, Nederwaard 5, Kinderdijk. Wisboomgemaal, Overwaard 3, Kinderdijk

Recreation centre De Vinkenwaard
Recreation centre De Vinkenwaard is situated on an island in the Alblas river. Passers-by can moor there with a motorboat or canoe and relax on the terrace. No own transport on the water? You can rent canoes, pedalos, rowing boats and motorboats here. You can also board here for a boat trip along Oud-Alblas or Kinderdijk. Address: Vinkenpolderweg 40a, Alblasserdam.

The Waterbus
The Waterbus is a fast boat connection between the Drechtsteden. Alblasserdam has an excellent connection over water with the historic Dordrecht. You get off and walk into the city. The Waterbus also takes you quickly to the Biesbosch National Park or Rotterdam. And the nice thing is: you can take your bike for free. Boarding point: Kade, Alblasserdam.

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