Historic route across two fortified towns
Zaltbommel, Heusden, Gameren
An extensive and varied route across two fortified towns along the Maas and the Waal, ideal for cyclists with a broad interest in Dutch history. Of the many small and large fortifications in the central Netherlands, you will visit two: Zaltbommel and Heusden. Both towns have their own character and unique historical features. The oldest reference to Heusden dates from 722 as Hunsata super fluvium Mosam. Around the 12th century a castle was built here with a settlement beside it, strategically located between the duchies of Brabant and Gelre and the county of Holland. In the 16th century the town was strengthened into a modern bastion system to defend against Spanish attacks during the Eighty Years’ War. Nevertheless, Heusden was almost completely destroyed several times. A major fire in 1572, plague epidemics and a lightning strike in a gunpowder tower caused severe damage to the town. Zaltbommel originated in the early Middle Ages as a trading settlement along the Waal. Thanks to its favourable location, the town developed in the 13th and 14th centuries into a thriving trading centre within the Hanseatic League. After receiving city rights in 1315, fortifications were constructed, parts of which are still visible today. During the Eighty Years’ War the town played a strategic role due to its location between the Maas and the Waal. Zaltbommel was captured in 1572 by the Watergeuzen, rebels against the Spanish rule of King Philip II of Spain. From that moment on the town remained out of Spanish hands. The castles and ruins you encounter along the way are silent witnesses to a remarkable and turbulent period in the history of this region. During your ride you will come across several special historical places. Enjoy this wonderful cycling route!
| Directions | Distance | Total distance | |
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Start: Bokhovense Maasdijk 15, 5221 BP 's-Hertogenbosch | 47.4 KM | |
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From
45
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46
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1378 M | 1.4 KM | |
| Head southeast on Bokhovense Maasdijk | 1.4 KM | ||
| You are now at section 46 | 0 M | ||
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From
46
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48
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1284 M | 1.3 KM | |
| Head northeast on Henriëttewaard | 474 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Henriëttewaard | 724 M | ||
| Turn right onto Crevecoeur | 86 M | ||
| You are now at section 48 | 0 M | ||
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From
48
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97
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1453 M | 1.5 KM | |
| Head northwest on Crevecoeur | 180 M | ||
| Continue onto Treurenburg | 1.1 KM | ||
| Make a slight left | 153 M | ||
| You are now at section 97 | 0 M | ||
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From
97
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14
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3114 M | 3.1 KM | |
| Head west on Maasdijk | 1.2 KM | ||
| Continue onto Maasdijk | 1.3 KM | ||
| Continue onto Bovendijk | 687 M | ||
| You are now at section 14 | 0 M | ||
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From
14
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13
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1138 M | 1.1 KM | |
| Head northwest on Langedijkstraat | 274 M | ||
| Turn left onto Haarstraat (N831) | 28 M | ||
| Turn right onto Achterstraat | 836 M | ||
| You are now at section 13 | 0 M | ||
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From
13
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24
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417 M | 0.4 KM | |
| Head northwest on Wordragensestraat | 417 M | ||
| You are now at section 24 | 0 M | ||
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From
24
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25
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1415 M | 1.4 KM | |
| Head northeast on Zandweg | 238 M | ||
| Turn left onto Zandweg | 1.2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 25 | 0 M | ||
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From
25
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60
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1100 M | 1.1 KM | |
| Head east on Kerkwijksekade | 1.1 KM | ||
| You are now at section 60 | 0 M | ||
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From
60
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82
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1078 M | 1.1 KM | |
| Head north on Viaductweg | 1.1 KM | ||
| You are now at section 82 | 0 M | ||
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From
82
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63
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1404 M | 1.4 KM | |
| Head northeast on Viaductweg | 1.4 KM | ||
| Turn right | 10 M | ||
| Turn left onto Viaductweg | 9 M | ||
| You are now at section 63 | 0 M | ||
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From
63
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72
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380 M | 0.4 KM | |
| Head northwest on Steenweg | 380 M | ||
| You are now at section 72 | 0 M | ||
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From
72
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64
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349 M | 0.3 KM | |
| Head northwest on Steenweg | 150 M | ||
| Make a slight left to stay on Steenweg | 121 M | ||
| Turn left onto Krangstraat | 78 M | ||
| You are now at section 64 | 0 M | ||
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From
64
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65
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2342 M | 2.3 KM | |
| Head north on Middelsteeg | 375 M | ||
| Turn left | 624 M | ||
| Turn right | 67 M | ||
| Turn right | 92 M | ||
| Turn right onto Steenweg | 210 M | ||
| Continue straight | 121 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto van Anrooijstraat | 103 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Peerboltestraat | 294 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Steenweg | 230 M | ||
| Turn right | 45 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Steenweg | 181 M | ||
| You are now at section 65 | 0 M | ||
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From
65
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16
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883 M | 0.9 KM | |
| Head southeast on Marten van Rossemsingel | 726 M | ||
| Turn left onto Marten van Rossemsingel | 157 M | ||
| You are now at section 16 | 0 M | ||
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From
16
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33
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636 M | 0.6 KM | |
| Head west on Boschstraat | 636 M | ||
| You are now at section 33 | 0 M | ||
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From
33
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66
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589 M | 0.6 KM | |
| Head west on Waalkade | 59 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Molenwal | 72 M | ||
| Turn right onto Molenwal | 206 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Molengang | 126 M | ||
| Turn left onto Steenweg | 126 M | ||
| You are now at section 66 | 0 M | ||
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From
66
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7
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2236 M | 2.2 KM | |
| Head west | 8 M | ||
| Continue onto Gamerschedijk | 2.2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 07 | 0 M | ||
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From
7
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10
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2012 M | 2 KM | |
| Head southwest on Waalbandijk | 378 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Delkant | 379 M | ||
| Turn left onto Ridderstraat | 136 M | ||
| Turn right onto Prins Willem-Alexanderstraat; Pr Willem-Alexanderstr | 334 M | ||
| Turn right | 36 M | ||
| Make a slight left | 37 M | ||
| Turn right onto Prins Willem-Alexanderstraat; Pr Willem-Alexanderstr | 541 M | ||
| Continue straight | 171 M | ||
| You are now at section 10 | 0 M | ||
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From
10
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11
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3260 M | 3.3 KM | |
| Head west on Middelstraat | 1.1 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Brakelsestraat | 370 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Brakelsestraat | 1.7 KM | ||
| You are now at section 11 | 0 M | ||
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From
11
to
23
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1709 M | 1.7 KM | |
| Head west on Delwijnsestraat | 1.7 KM | ||
| You are now at section 23 | 0 M | ||
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From
23
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16
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616 M | 0.6 KM | |
| Head southwest on Delwijnsestraat | 616 M | ||
| You are now at section 16 | 0 M | ||
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From
16
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98
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667 M | 0.7 KM | |
| Head southwest on Delwijnsekade | 98 M | ||
| Continue onto Wellseindsestraat | 438 M | ||
| Turn right onto Wellseindsestraat | 131 M | ||
| You are now at section 98 | 0 M | ||
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From
98
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80
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1503 M | 1.5 KM | |
| Head west on Maasdijk | 1.5 KM | ||
| Keep right onto Maasdijk | 32 M | ||
| You are now at section 80 | 0 M | ||
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From
80
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32
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855 M | 0.9 KM | |
| Head southeast on Maasdijk | 121 M | ||
| Take the ferry Nederhemert-Noord-Zuid | 177 M | ||
| Continue straight onto Veerweg | 557 M | ||
| You are now at section 32 | 0 M | ||
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From
32
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37
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1492 M | 1.5 KM | |
| Head west on Kasteellaan | 629 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Kasteellaan | 863 M | ||
| You are now at section 37 | 0 M | ||
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From
37
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97
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1408 M | 1.4 KM | |
| Head west on Bergsche Maasdijk (N831) | 941 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Bergsche Maasdijk (N831) | 467 M | ||
| You are now at section 97 | 0 M | ||
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From
97
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60
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315 M | 0.3 KM | |
| Head southwest on De Kromme Nol | 315 M | ||
| You are now at section 60 | 0 M | ||
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From
60
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84
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1517 M | 1.5 KM | |
| Head south on De Kromme Nol | 762 M | ||
| Make a slight left | 170 M | ||
| Turn right onto Heesbeenseweg | 529 M | ||
| Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit | 56 M | ||
| You are now at section 84 | 0 M | ||
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From
84
to
85
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1368 M | 1.4 KM | |
| Head east on Grotestraat | 351 M | ||
| Turn right | 1 KM | ||
| You are now at section 85 | 0 M | ||
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From
85
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1
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1871 M | 1.9 KM | |
| Head northeast on Steenweg | 439 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Oudheusdensestraat | 374 M | ||
| Turn left onto Burchtplein | 47 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Burchtplein | 46 M | ||
| Turn right onto Wijksestraat | 130 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Drietrompetterstraat | 65 M | ||
| Turn right onto Stadshaven | 35 M | ||
| Continue straight | 4 M | ||
| Continue onto Stadshaven | 27 M | ||
| Continue onto Nieuwstraat | 81 M | ||
| Turn right onto Hoogstraat | 95 M | ||
| Turn left onto Pelsestraat | 225 M | ||
| Turn left onto Demer | 226 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Herptsestraat | 77 M | ||
| You are now at section 01 | 0 M | ||
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From
1
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82
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1587 M | 1.6 KM | |
| Head northeast on Scheepswerf | 115 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Mastdijk | 464 M | ||
| Continue straight | 1 KM | ||
| You are now at section 82 | 0 M | ||
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From
82
to
41
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1546 M | 1.5 KM | |
| Head east | 183 M | ||
| Continue straight | 1.4 KM | ||
| You are now at section 41 | 0 M | ||
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From
41
to
45
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4453 M | 4.5 KM | |
| Head southeast | 907 M | ||
| Keep left at the fork | 506 M | ||
| Keep right at the fork | 236 M | ||
| Keep left at the fork | 310 M | ||
| Keep right at the fork | 1.4 KM | ||
| Make a slight right | 146 M | ||
| Turn left onto Sint Corneliusweg | 262 M | ||
| Turn left onto Driekoningenplein | 102 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Bokhovense Maasdijk | 568 M | ||
| You are now at section 45 | 0 M |