The beautiful old villages in the Alblasserwaard

First you drive to Alblasserdam. Further on you will find the Kinderdijkse Molens: a centuries-old mill run that is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is beautiful to cycle along the Lek, while you look out over the rippling water. You will pass through the fortified town of Nieuwpoort. Incidentally, the famous Battle of Nieuwpoort did not take place here, but in the Belgian town of the same name. Ameide is also on your route. This town with its many historic buildings is one of the oldest cities in Holland. At the Maria Johanna Hoeve you can get off for a nice snack and drink. Completely refreshed you will cycle the last part of this route. It takes you through the vast polder land and through picturesque ribbon villages. The route ends at Vertoeven bij Verhoeven, a comfortable place to stay.