Cycle Path Along the Kromgat – Kromgat Waterway loop from Raamsdonk

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Cycle Path Along the Kromgat – Kromgat Waterway loop from Raamsdonk

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Cycle Path Along the Kromgat – Kromgat Waterway loop from Raamsdonk

01:20

22.8km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 7.31 km for 18 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Flood Disaster 1953 Raamsdonksveer

Highlight • Monument

About 80 percent of Raamsdonksveer was flooded in the first weekend of February 1953. Many people had to leave their homes for a few weeks. The artwork is on the corner of Kartuizerstraat and Sandoelen, one of the first places where the water flowed into Raamsdonksveer.

Artists: Sjaak Pruijssers and Gerrit Dammer

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Drinking water point

Highlight • Rest Area

In such hot weather, the water point is very useful when the water runs out.

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Plukmadeseweg

Highlight • Cycleway

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Klein Steelhoven Archaeological Monument and Spinning Top Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

A little difficult for cyclists, but nicely designed.

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Cycle Path Along the Kromgat

Highlight • Cycleway

Always fun to pedal along a waterfront.

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18.3 km

Kromgat Waterway

Highlight • River

Beautiful segment to enjoy nature along the waterfront.

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Sint Bavokerk Raamsdonk

Highlight • Religious Site

The St. Bavo Church dates from 1889 and is built in neo-Romanesque style in the shape of a cross basilica. The church is a creation of master builders C. Wever from Roermond. The concept of the west façade included two towers on either side of the main entrance that reached to the sidelines. Lack of resources has meant that both towers are only built up to wall height. (Reproduced from ANWB plaque on the church).
According to a resident of Raamsdonk, the church may not exist for long because the church attendance is decreasing further and further (12/29/2020)

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22.7 km

Liberation route: death and destruction

Highlight • Historical Site

Death and destruction
During a chaotic afternoon, the inhabitants of Raamsdonk experience what the price of freedom can be. But a small miracle also occurs.

After their colleagues from the Black Watch have liberated Waspik Boven on the morning of October 30, the 7th Battalion of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders moves through their lines on their way to Raamsdonk. It is three o'clock in the afternoon. Unfortunately, the enemy has set up a new defensive line in this village to prevent the Allies from taking the important bridge of Keizersveer. The Scottish infantry, supported by four tanks from the Northamptonshire Yeomanry, notice this when they enter the village. Things go wrong almost immediately.

In a short time, the two front Sherman tanks are disabled by Germans with a Panzerfist. The remaining tanks open fire on suspicious positions while the Scottish infantry try to sneak their way forward. Unfortunately, many farms also fall victim to the exuberant fire of the tanks. Most of them are soon ablaze. Civilians try to find a safe haven via the ditches. The Luiten Ambachtstraat is a large Hieronymus Bosch-like scene of smoke, fire and explosions. At the end of the day, the British battle group has not gotten much further than the edge of the village. Twelve soldiers have already been killed. Eight civilians also die in the violence of war. The attack is stopped when darkness falls. When peace has somewhat returned that night, an unbearable tension hangs in the village. What will the next day bring?

As usual, retreating German troops blow up all the high points. That is also the intention in Raamsdonk. Pastor Leon van Herpt of the Sint Bavokerk (1889) sees five German soldiers enter the rectory. When he hears that they want to blow up his tower, he tries to talk them out of it. When he discovers that they are so-called Volksdeutsche from Alsace, he appeals to their French pride. That works and a small miracle occurs. The soldiers yield to his arguments and retreat. The next morning, the battle for Raamsdonk is resumed and it takes until the afternoon before this last barrier for the Keizersveer bridge is taken.

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