Heukelum Castle – Cable Ferry Over the Linge loop from Leerdam

Hiking trails & Routes

Netherlands

Gelderland

Lingewaal

Heukelum Castle – Cable Ferry Over the Linge loop from Leerdam

Moderate

4.5

(75)

347

hikers

Heukelum Castle – Cable Ferry Over the Linge loop from Leerdam

03:55

15.6km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 7.97 km for 46 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.07 km

Galgenwiel

Highlight • Lake

the Gallows Wheel, a large puddle formed after a dike breach by drifting ice.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.90 km

Appeltjesdijk

Highlight • Trail

At the house to the right beautiful path behind Heukelum Castle

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.50 km

Heukelum Castle

Highlight • Castle

Heukelum Castle, originally called Merckenburg, is located just outside the historic fortified town of Heukelum on the border of Gelderland and South Holland. It was built shortly before 1286 by …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7.96 km

Cable Ferry Over the Linge

Highlight • Bridge

A self-service cable ferry to cross a branch of the Linge.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

8.02 km

Cable Ferry Lingegebied & Diefdijk-Zuid

Highlight • Bridge

by boat to the other side

Translated by Google •

Tip by

9.57 km

Water Control Structure in Lingegebied & Diefdijk-Zuid

Highlight • Structure

A bridge to cross a small body of water.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

14.8 km

Fan sluices at Asperen (New Dutch Waterline)

Highlight • Monument

At Asperen there is a special lock complex in the river Linge that was of crucial importance for the New Dutch Waterline. In the event of a threat of war, …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

15.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.61 km

4.71 km

3.03 km

1.06 km

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.69 km

4.42 km

2.74 km

1.29 km

1.26 km

179 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Monday 2 November

11°C

4°C

36 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

April 9, 2024,25 Het Land van de Betuwe

Put on your walking shoes and join us on an adventure in the beautiful Betuwe! In this walk we take you on a wonderful walk from Asperen to Heukelum and back. Along the way we enjoy the idyllic landscape, picturesque villages and rich history.
Our walk starts in atmospheric Asperen, with its cozy streets and located on the Linge. We …

Showing Translation

September 22, 2024,Vlonderpaden – Trekveer rondtocht vanuit Asperen

there is a ferry in the route, I don't know if it is available all year round. the very last part is no longer correct, overgrown, but just follow the arrows of the route parallel to the komoot route. beautiful route. Note no catering on the route

Showing Translation

August 14, 2023,De Linge, Asperen en Heukelum

A suggested route from Komoot along the beautiful river De Linge. Route goes over gravel, grass and a quiet asphalt road. A passage was difficult to pass through overgrown undergrowth. Route partly through the Staatsbosbeheer area and over Landgoed Heerlijkheid Heukelum.

Showing Translation

March 14, 2026,Meckenburgse(klompen)pad

Merckenburg Clog Path around Heukelum and Asperen. It was quite slippery with the heavy rain of the last few days.

Showing Translation

November 7, 2025,Merckenburgsepad (klompenpad)

What a treat to be able to walk in this weather today. A nice route, but this won't be my favorite "klompenpad" (a type of wooden shoe path). The surroundings were new to us and certainly varied. Unfortunately, about 35% of the route was paved (asphalt), which felt less pleasant, but on the other hand, the rest of the route …

Showing Translation

October 21, 2025,Merckenburgse(klompen)pad

Today, in the autumn weather, I walked a 16km wooden shoe path called the Merckenburgsepad. Luckily, all the wet weather of the past few days kept the slippery and sliding going. The path passes the most beautiful spots in Asperen and Heukelum. And along the way, there were several views of Merckenburg Castle.

Showing Translation