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Loevenstein Castle – Woudrichem Fortress Town loop from Boven Hardinxveld

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Hardinxveld-Giessendam

Loevenstein Castle – Woudrichem Fortress Town loop from Boven Hardinxveld

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Loevenstein Castle – Woudrichem Fortress Town loop from Boven Hardinxveld

02:45

48.3km

60m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 18.2 km for 476 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.9 km

Fort Vuren

Highlight • Historical Site

Fort Vuren is part of the New Dutch Waterline, a defense line from 1845. This line runs from Muiden to the Biesbosch and contains more than 60 forts.

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18.2 km

Ferry Between Brakel and Vuren

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fine for waiting in the sun

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25.9 km

Loevenstein Castle

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The Bokrijk of the castles.

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26.3 km

View of Loevestein Castle

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The castle looks very impressive just walking around it.
Unfortunately, we only got a view from outside as we were too late to visit. Please make sure to check the …

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30.1 km

Cycle Path Through Marshland

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Very nice bike path through the meadows with many animals.

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35.9 km

Loevestein city gate

Highlight • Monument

The name of this highlight is based on the Dutch Canon.

This city gate connects Woudrichem and Loevestein Castle.
Go back in time and read the fragment from canonvannederland.nl/nl/noord-brabant/altena/woudrichem-een-nieuwe-vestingstad

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35.9 km

Woudrichem Fortress Town

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Woudrichem is a beautiful fortified town on the Merwede river. In the center you will find historic streets and buildings. The cannons can still be seen on top of the 16th century city wall.

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36.1 km

Woudrichem Historic Centre

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Fortified town Woudrichem, or Woerkum, as the residents call it, is the only town of the Biesboschlinie. In the 9th century, a market place was created on a riverbank. Today, …

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48.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

16.8 km

1.55 km

379 m

144 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.6 km

7.48 km

1.48 km

660 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

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Loevenstein Castle – Woudrichem Fortress Town loop from Boven Hardinxveld

Fort Vuren

Ferry Between Brakel and Vuren

Loevenstein Castle

View of Loevestein Castle

Cycle Path Through Marshland

Loevestein city gate

Woudrichem Fortress Town

Woudrichem Historic Centre

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