Daily Itinerary

Day 1 141 km · 3h 38min · 15 stops
1
Papendrecht Start

Start your journey at the confluence of the rivers, setting the tone for a route dominated by water and dikes.

2
Sliedrecht Stop

Navigate the quiet roads adjacent to the Merwede river, known for its busy shipping lanes and industrial history.

8.5 km · 11min from Papendrecht
3
Hardinxveld-Giessendam Stop

Enjoy the transition from riverside industrialism to the greener, more intimate dike roads of the Alblasserwaard.

5.6 km · 10min from Sliedrecht
4
Gorinchem Stop

A beautiful fortified city perfect for a mid-ride coffee stop, featuring historic walls and a stunning harbor.

12 km · 20min from Hardinxveld-Giessendam
5
Arkel Stop

The landscape opens up here, leading you into the peaceful rural outskirts of the Linge river region.

9.0 km · 16min from Gorinchem
6
Leerdam Stop

Famous for its glass art, this town offers charming streets and a relaxing atmosphere along the riverbank.

10 km · 15min from Arkel
7
Acquoy Stop

Famous for its crooked church tower, this village is a hidden gem tucked into a sharp bend of the Linge.

2.1 km · 7min from Leerdam
8
Rhenoy Stop

Experience quintessential Dutch farmland riding with narrow, winding roads surrounded by blossoming fruit orchards.

3.7 km · 8min from Acquoy
9
Beesd Stop

Ride past the grand estates and ancient trees surrounding the historic Mariënwaerdt estate.

10 km · 17min from Rhenoy
10
Geldermalsen Stop

A lively hub in the Betuwe region where the winding river roads become particularly fun to navigate.

2.9 km · 9min from Beesd
11
Waardenburg Stop

Features a prominent castle that creates a striking silhouette against the flat polder horizon.

12 km · 17min from Geldermalsen
12
Haaften Stop

Follow the high dike roads that offer elevated, panoramic views over the sprawling river floodplains.

16 km · 20min from Waardenburg
13
Herwijnen Stop

Enjoy the final stretches of winding river dikes before looping back toward the western regions.

1.7 km · 5min from Haaften
14
Gorinchem Stop

A beautiful fortified city perfect for a mid-ride coffee stop, featuring historic walls and a stunning harbor.

20 km · 25min from Herwijnen
15
Papendrecht Destination

Start your journey at the confluence of the rivers, setting the tone for a route dominated by water and dikes.

25 km · 39min from Gorinchem