Between Lek and Linge cycle route
This loop takes you past the loveliest spots between the Lek and Linge rivers. Discover delightful historic cities with a character all their own, and soak up the lush, green tranquillity of the Zouweboezem nature area. Along the way, you'll see ancient farmsteads and charming spots to take a break.
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Sights on this route
Starting point
Nationaal Glasmuseum Leerdam
Lingedijk 28
4142LD Leerdam
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National Glass Museum & Glass studio
Be amazed by the history and future of glass.
National Glass Museum & Glass studio
National Glass Museum & Glass studio
Be amazed by the history and future of glass.
Windmill Ter Leede
Come see Leerdam's working windmill every Saturday afternoon! Ter Leede is open Saturdays from 13.00 - 16.00, provided the windmill is turning (also by appointment). Miller Bas de Deugd will be happy to tell you all about this mill's special history.
Windmill Ter Leede
Windmill Ter Leede
Come see Leerdam's working windmill every Saturday afternoon! Ter Leede is open Saturdays from 13.00 - 16.00, provided the windmill is turning (also by appointment). Miller Bas de Deugd will be happy to tell you all about this mill's special history.
Tourist Information Point Leerdam
Are you looking for information about Leerdam, tips and ideas, bicycle or walking routes? Come visit us in the Tourist Information Office in the city center Leerdam.
Tourist Information Point Leerdam
Leerdam, who has not heard about this beautiful city? Since 1765 the Glasscapital of the Netherlands and the whole world eats our Leerdammer Cheese. If you're looking for culture, good food, sailing, shopping, walking or cycling? The city center of Leerdam has it all!
Are you looking for information about Leerdam, tips and ideas, bicycle or walking routes? Come visit us in the Tourist Information Office in Leerdam. We are happy to help you find your way around Leerdam.
Tourist Information Point Leerdam
Tourist Information Point Leerdam
Are you looking for information about Leerdam, tips and ideas, bicycle or walking routes? Come visit us in the Tourist Information Office in the city center Leerdam.
Mouse Towers | Leerdam
Leerdam's origins as a fortified city are still evident in the south ramparts with their ‘mouse towers’.
Mouse Towers | Leerdam
Mouse Towers | Leerdam
Leerdam's origins as a fortified city are still evident in the south ramparts with their ‘mouse towers’.
The Zouweboezem nature reserve
An undiscovered gem, full of beautiful flora and fauna.
The Zouweboezem nature reserve
An undiscovered gem, full of beautiful flora and fauna. This storage area was dug in the 14th century to collect the excess water between the polders. Now it is an oasis of peace in which grasslands, reed beds and water alternate. Have your camera ready, because the swamp fields are the home and breeding ground for many bird species. The purple heron, the marsh harrier and the china grouse, you can admire them all.
The Zouweboezem nature reserve
The Zouweboezem nature reserve
An undiscovered gem, full of beautiful flora and fauna.
Vianen Castle “Op de Bol”
The first reference to Vianen is a document from 1271 in which Zweder I van Beusichem received permission to hold a market twice a year at his Vyanen Castle. The town of Vianen was still non-existent at that time.
Vianen Castle “Op de Bol”
Vianen Castle “Op de Bol”
The first reference to Vianen is a document from 1271 in which Zweder I van Beusichem received permission to hold a market twice a year at his Vyanen Castle. The town of Vianen was still non-existent at that time.
Vianen Municipal Museum
Those wishing to learn more about Vianen, the history of the town and the artistic, cultural and historical heritage have reached the right place at Vianen Municipal Museum.
Vianen Municipal Museum
Vianen Municipal Museum
Those wishing to learn more about Vianen, the history of the town and the artistic, cultural and historical heritage have reached the right place at Vianen Municipal Museum.
Large Pump/Vianen Town Pump
Take a walk down Voorstraat and you really can’t miss it: the town pump, also known as the Large Pump.
Large Pump/Vianen Town Pump
Large Pump/Vianen Town Pump
Take a walk down Voorstraat and you really can’t miss it: the town pump, also known as the Large Pump.
Hagestein dam complex
In the context of the Rhine canalisation, the Rijkswaterstaat constructed 3 almost identical weir complexes on the Lek near Hagestein, Amerongen and Driel, with which a large part of the Netherlands’ water management could be monitored.
Hagestein dam complex
Hagestein dam complex
In the context of the Rhine canalisation, the Rijkswaterstaat constructed 3 almost identical weir complexes on the Lek near Hagestein, Amerongen and Driel, with which a large part of the Netherlands’ water management could be monitored.
Fort Everdingen
Destroyed towns and castles, plundering and domestic (and foreign) wars: every town and village has its own story to tell. Everdingen was put on the Dutch military map in the 19th Century as part of the New Dutch Water Line.
Fort Everdingen
Fort Everdingen
Destroyed towns and castles, plundering and domestic (and foreign) wars: every town and village has its own story to tell. Everdingen was put on the Dutch military map in the 19th Century as part of the New Dutch Water Line.
Wiel van Bassa
The Wheel of Bassa (also known as Schoonrewoerdse Wiel or Kruidhof Wheel) is a body of water measuring 13 hectares, making it the largest breakthrough wheel in the Netherlands.
Wiel van Bassa
Wiel van Bassa
The Wheel of Bassa (also known as Schoonrewoerdse Wiel or Kruidhof Wheel) is a body of water measuring 13 hectares, making it the largest breakthrough wheel in the Netherlands.
Glass studio
Step inside the glassblower’s workshop at the National Glass Museum’s glass studio.
Glass studio
Glass studio
Step inside the glassblower’s workshop at the National Glass Museum’s glass studio.