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Cycling through the Land of Altena

  • The Netherlands
  • Gelderland
  • West Betuwe
  • 47.30 km (Approximately 02:46 u)
  • Cycling route 600508
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Cycling through the Land of Altena

  • The Netherlands
  • Gelderland
  • West Betuwe
  • 47.30 km (Approximately 02:46 u)
  • Cycling route 600508

The Land of Altena is a historic region in the north of Brabant. Cycling in this sparsely populated area between the rivers is wonderfully peaceful.

Loevestein Castle
The route starts at Fort Vuren, one of the nicest forts of the New Dutch Waterline. You are welcome here for an excellent cup of coffee, lunch or dinner. You can cross the Waal by ferry to Loevestein Castle from 1361, one of the most beautiful castles in the Netherlands. In the museum you will learn more about the long and turbulent history of Loevestein. Hugo de Groot's escape by bookcase in particular appeals to the imagination.

Dussen Castle
In addition to peace and space, you will also find many sights on the Land of Altena, such as characteristic old farms. You also pass Dussen Castle, which originally dates from the fourteenth century. Further on you will come across two polder mills from 1700: the Oude Doornse Molen and the Vervoorne Molen. In the fortified city of Gorinchem you can enjoy the historic atmosphere in the old city center. Back at Fort Vuren it's time for a snack!

Directions

# Description Distance
Fort Vuren (Waaldijk, 4214 LB, West Betuwe, Gelderland, The Netherlands) 0.00 km
Fort Vuren B&B (4214 LB, West Betuwe, Gelderland, The Netherlands) 0.00 km
25
 25 (4214KB, Gorinchem, South Holland, The Netherlands) 0.16 km
25
 25 (Waaldijk, 4214LB, West Betuwe, Gelderland, The Netherlands) 0.34 km
24
 24 (5307TG, Zaltbommel, Gelderland, The Netherlands) 1.35 km
23
 23 (5307TE, Zaltbommel, Gelderland, The Netherlands) 4.27 km

Pause places

Fort Vuren

Waaldijk 29
4214 LB West Betuwe
http://www.fortvuren.nl

Fort Vuren is one of the nicest forts of the New Dutch Waterline. You will find this historic hotspot from 1844 on the Waal, near Gorinchem. You are very welcome here for an excellent coffee or extensive lunch. For celebrations and parties, see our website. Ideal for those seeking tranquility, cyclists and walkers who enjoy simple and tasteful products here, while sitting on the lovely terrace under the trees. In addition, Fort Vuren offers unique accommodation options!

Sights

Oude Doornse Molen


4286EV Altena
http://www.allemolens.nl

The most famous windmill type in the Netherlands. Windmills were used not only to produce flour from cereals, but also to reclaim polder areas. Natural energy. The most famous windmills can be found in Kinderdijk, really set up as a polder model. A must see!

De Vervoorne Molen

Vervoorne Molen
4251PV Altena
http://www.allemolens.nl

This mill is a polder mill that was built around 1700 to drain the Vervoorne Polder. The mill worked on wind power until 1934, after which an electric motor was installed.

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