Ecabike the Dutch Waterline
Weesp, North Holland, The Netherlands
Cycling route: 909901
Provided by: Waterlinies 2015
98.8 km
1742 kcal
13 m
Description
A wonderful two-day trip of 100 kilometers along the Dutch Waterline. On day 1 you cycle about 40 kilometers to your first overnight stay at Fort aan de Klop. Day 2 you cycle about 60 kilometers to Fort Vuren.
You cycle along the Vecht, through Utrecht and the bicycle city of the year 2018 Houten. Then via the Lek and the Linge to Fort Vuren aan de Waal.
This route literally takes you from fort to fort. At a number of the forts you can have a snack or drink in between. On day 1 you can also choose to deviate slightly from the route and visit the Muiderslot (8 kilometers extra). At Fort aan de Klop you can set up your tent and cook your own meals, or you can choose to join us for a delicious meal in the restaurant.
On day 2 you cycle through Utrecht and Houten to the Lek. Along the way you will pass numerous forts, works and bunkers. Too many to name them all, but for a nice snack and drink you can opt for Werk aan de Korte Uitweg or Werk aan het Spoel, for art and culture you should go to art fort Asperen or Geofort. Final destination is Fort Vuren. You can possibly extend your tour by booking an overnight stay here or having dinner in the excellent restaurant.
Height Profile
The concept for a defense line in which the low-lying polder landscape is flooded dates back to 1589. With the fortresses in the fortified towns of Muiden, Weesp, Naarden, Gorinchem and Woudrichem, the line was guarded from the higher ground. Explore these unique fortresses in the unique polder landscape.
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
44 | 44 (Herengracht, 1382AE, Weesp, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | |
45 | 45 (Ossenmarkt, 1381LX, Weesp, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 0.55 km | |
47 | 47 (1381HK, Weesp, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 3.96 km | |
| Pavilioen Uit en Meer (1381HP, Weesp, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 4.62 km | ||
46 | 46 (1381 HP, Weesp, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 5.33 km | |
40 | 40 (1383HV, Weesp, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 6.92 km |
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