Woudrichem, Poederoijen, Aalst

During this route, you cycle along the Afgedamde Maas, which you also cross twice by ferry. Check first whether the ferry goes, especially in the early and late season, they do not always sail. But if they do go, you will pass through beautiful places.

Take Woudrichem, for example, which has been the setting for the popular TV series Dokter Tinus for many years. You will also pass Loevestein Castle, built by Dirc Loef van Horne. A castle that was ideal for collecting tolls and of course world-famous for the escape of Hugo de Groot in a book chest. History lovers can also visit the Batteries of Poederoijen, part of the Waterlinie.

A bastion of former times is also Andel with an inn from 1759, Roman finds from the 2nd century AD and the Romboutstoren from the 14th century. At its foot lies buried Jan Claesen, reputedly the trumpeter in the prince's army...