Great Biesbosch route (cycling route: 114910) - route.nlGreat Enjoyment

Due to the depoldering of the Noordwaard, the Biesbosch is not accessible to cyclists. This will last until the end of 2015. De Biesbosch National Park is a source of inspiration for anyone who takes the trouble to reflect on the cultural history and natural beauty. Inhabitants of the region even wrote several poems about the history of the water and wooded area. At various places in the Biesboch, the verses, which deal with various subjects, can be read for the public. The Biesbosch has a wealth of special, colorful plants and beautiful animals. Many birds enjoy the wealth that the ponds, creeks and fens have to offer and settle in the surrounding forests. A pair of white-tailed eagles nest in the area, but herons also fish in the Biesbosch. Ducks, grebes and coots swim on the water, while harriers and buzzards hunt for succulent voles in the polders. Otters take a refreshing dip in the water, while beavers are hard at work building their nests and dams. The river islands, sand and mud flats of the Biesbosch are colored by the yellow swamp herb, the white valerian and the purple loosestrife. Giant balsam gives off a soft sweet scent and in the polders farmers make hay on their land. The starting point of this cycle route, which is almost 70 kilometers long, is the VVV Biesbosch Museum. Information about the cultural-historical values of the Biesbosch, its special residents and the diversity of plant growth can all be found here. When you get on your bike and start the route, we recommend that you taste the atmosphere that is apparent from the poems'Pontje Steur\\\' and'Watersnood 1953\\\'. These writings paint a beautiful picture of the environment and the history of the Biesbosch. De Pinksterbloem is about halfway along the route. This is an imposing country house that was built in the Emiliapolder in Geertruidenberg in 1902. The brick manufacturer who bought the plot named the country house after the piece of land that was also called'De Pinksterbloem\\\'. The villa is a national monument and has great cultural-historical value, due to the unique architecture and the fact that the interior and exterior are still in excellent condition. You then cycle back to the starting point along the water. Between node 43 and node 2 you cross with a ferry. For current sailing times and costs, see www.veerdienstbiesbosch.nl