Fortress triangle
The Vestingdriehoek is an icon in the Dutch Waterline. Once intended to keep the enemy out, it is now a fantastic destination in the Dutch river delta.
Gorinchem
The fortress city of the Netherlands
Vesting Gorinchem is the largest fortified town with still complete city walls. You can stroll along the ramparts and see the Dalempoort, impressive cannons and windmills along the way. But above all, it is very pleasant in the lively fortress with its many terraces and nice shopping streets.
Woudrichem
Picturesque fortified town
In vesting Woudrichem, you go back in time. Visit the Martinuskerk in the centre or enjoy a meal in the historische haven, where the many salmon steamers remind you of the town's rich fishing past. Once every three years, Woudrichem transforms back into an old fishing town during the Visserijdagen (Fisherman's Days).
Slot Loevestein
Castle and fortress
Slot Loevestein is a great attraction for young and old. Crawl into the world from which Hugo de Groot managed to escape. Visit the fortress, a unique place where nature and culture meet. The castle is located in the beautiful Munnikenland in the floodplains where Maas and Waal meet. Between Woudrichem and Loevestein, an idyllic foot and cycle ferry operates. The most beautiful route to the castle!
Zaltbommel
Fortified town on the Waal
I went to Bommel to see the bridge ...
In 1934, Martinus Nijhoff described the splendour of the beautiful Gelderland fortified town on the river Waal. But Bommel has so much more! Not only a wonderful pallet of art and culture; also nice shops, great restaurants, historic facades and centuries-old city walls and ramparts.
Fort Vurig
At Fort Vuren, you can not only have lunch or visit the fort. The special fort also has all kinds of sleeping options in various price categories. From a simple room where tired hikers or cyclists can roll out their sleeping bags to beautiful B&B rooms equipped with luxury sanitary facilities. For the more adventurous, even a bunker has been set up as guest accommodation for four people.
Walking, cycling & sailing
in the Vestingdriehoek
You can enjoy walking and cycling in the Vestingdriehoek. Enjoy wide views of the river landscape as you cycle from Zaltbommel to Fort Vuren. Wander through the picturesque streets of Woudrichem and Gorinchem. The connecting factor is Riveer, which takes you from one location to another by various ferries or the water taxi.
The Vesting Triangle cycle route: one day, five places, three provinces
An active day of culture? Visit the Vestingdriehoek! The Vestingdriehoek is the area between the fortresses of Gorinchem, Woudrichem, Zaltbommel, Slot Loevestein and Fort Vuren. Grab your bike, hop on the ferry, and your adventure can begin!
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Route of the Biesbosch Line
