Jacob van Lennep route, Part 35 (Utrecht - Gorinchem from April 1 to September 31)
- The Netherlands
- Utrecht
- Utrecht
- 59.36 km (Approximately 03:29 u)
- Cycling route 979804
Jacob van Lennep route, Part 35 (Utrecht - Gorinchem from April 1 to September 31)
- The Netherlands
- Utrecht
- Utrecht
- 59.36 km (Approximately 03:29 u)
- Cycling route 979804
This route is one of the 42 stages of the Jacob van Lennep experience tour. A tour inspired by the journey that Van Lennep made through the Netherlands with his fellow student Van Hogendorp in 1823. Click here for an overview of all stages.
Not happy
On Saturday morning, August 16, Van Lennep goes straight to the post office. He finds nine letters:"Reading them cheered me up.\\\" Later that day, Van Lennep and Van Hogendorp visit many acquaintances. "We were constantly being sent from one to the other," writes Van Lennep, who clearly does not feel happy.
On Saturday morning, August 16, Van Lennep goes straight to the post office. He finds nine letters:"Reading them cheered me up.\\\" Later that day, Van Lennep and Van Hogendorp visit many acquaintances. "We were constantly being sent from one to the other," writes Van Lennep, who clearly does not feel happy.
Utrecht is flourishing
On Sunday mornings the young men skip Mass. They spend their time writing letters. They also explore the part of Utrecht within the city walls. The city center makes a gloomy and melancholy impression on Van Lennep. Yet, according to him, the city is flourishing at that time like no other in the Netherlands. He mentions the flourishing university, the large garrison and the court as causes.
On Sunday mornings the young men skip Mass. They spend their time writing letters. They also explore the part of Utrecht within the city walls. The city center makes a gloomy and melancholy impression on Van Lennep. Yet, according to him, the city is flourishing at that time like no other in the Netherlands. He mentions the flourishing university, the large garrison and the court as causes.
Thiefdijk
The next day, Van Lennep and Van Hogendorp pay a "disgracefully expensive bill" to the innkeeper and take the barge. Not towards the west, but surprisingly south towards Vianen. In the eighth TV episode, Geert Mak expresses the suspicion that the young men probably wanted to stop their journey, but continued anyway at the urgent request of father Van Hogendorp. In the Vijfheerenlanden they turn right at Everdingen onto the Diesdijk. This is probably the medieval Diefdijk, which was strengthened in 1824 so that it could be integrated into the New Dutch Waterline. Asperen does not appeal to Van Lennep:"It looks miserably dilapidated.\\\" And yet the rich farmers here bred horses for which buyers even came from Paris. After another expensive overnight stay (this time in Leerdam) they walk to Gorinchem.
The next day, Van Lennep and Van Hogendorp pay a "disgracefully expensive bill" to the innkeeper and take the barge. Not towards the west, but surprisingly south towards Vianen. In the eighth TV episode, Geert Mak expresses the suspicion that the young men probably wanted to stop their journey, but continued anyway at the urgent request of father Van Hogendorp. In the Vijfheerenlanden they turn right at Everdingen onto the Diesdijk. This is probably the medieval Diefdijk, which was strengthened in 1824 so that it could be integrated into the New Dutch Waterline. Asperen does not appeal to Van Lennep:"It looks miserably dilapidated.\\\" And yet the rich farmers here bred horses for which buyers even came from Paris. After another expensive overnight stay (this time in Leerdam) they walk to Gorinchem.
There are two ferries on this route. Foot-bicycle ferry Vrevia does not sail on Sundays from November 1 to March 31.
The Carolinge bicycle and pedestrian ferry does not operate between October 1 and April 1. From junction 37 you drive directly to junction 39.
Floor sources
-Jakob van Lennep," The summer of 1823": part 3, chapter 4.
-Geert Mak, The summer of 1823 as a television series : episode 9.
-Maya Schepers, The summer of 1823 as a radio series : episode 8.
-Jakob van Lennep," The summer of 1823": part 3, chapter 4.
-Geert Mak, The summer of 1823 as a television series : episode 9.
-Maya Schepers, The summer of 1823 as a radio series : episode 8.
Directions
| # | Description | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| utrecht centraal (3511CB, Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | |
31 | 31 (3511AV, Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 0.93 km |
31 | 31 (Neude, 3512AM, Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 1.05 km |
38 | 38 (3582EA, Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 2.81 km |
37 | 37 (3582TZ, Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 4.06 km |
34 | 34 (3524WX, Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 6.09 km |
Pause places
Fiets- en Voetveer Carolinge
Rietveld 14A
4241 EB Molenlanden
http://www.carolinge.nl
The Carolinge bicycle and pedestrian ferry is a small ferry that transports you over the Linge from Arkel to Spijk (or vice versa). This charming ferry service has a long history, which makes the crossing extra special. At the ferry you will also find a tearoom with a small menu and a terrace where you can settle down for a break. You can also rent fishing boats and rowing boats here for a day of fun on the water, possibly with a picnic on board. No parking on site. In connection with the rules of the State Forestry for Natura 2000 area.
Sights
Voet- Fietsveer Vrevia
Vianen, Veer
3434GE Vijfheerenlanden
http://vrevia.nl/
Operates every day until 6 p.m. Please note: from November 1 to March 31, the ferry does not operate on Sundays. There is also no service between Christmas and New Year's Eve. Check the site for rates.
Vestingwallen Asperen
Gruttersdam 23
4147 CD West Betuwe
You can see from these ramparts that Asperen was originally a fortified town. For a long time Asperen was a manor in the possession of the Lords of Arkel. However, between 1401 and 1412 they came into conflict with their feudal lord, the count of Holland, as a result of which the Arkel areas came into the hands of Holland. It was not until 1989 that Asperen became part of Gelderland due to pushbacks.
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