Cycling route along the Lek and through the Alblasserwaard

Enjoy a beautiful bike ride along the Lek River and through the green polder landscape of the Alblasserwaard. Discover atmospheric villages, historic windmills and take a ferry crossing for a unique experience.

This is a varied bicycle route that takes you along the river Lek and through the vast polder landscape of the Alblasserwaard. Along the way you pass quaint villages such as Streefkerk, Nieuw-Lekkerland and Brandwijk, where the Dutch landscape with mills, vast meadows and rippling waterways comes into its own. One of the highlights is the ferry crossing at Kinderdijk, where you can admire the historic windmills. In addition, atmospheric catering establishments along the Lek invite you to take a relaxing break with a beautiful view over the water. This route combines nature, history and tranquility and is perfect for a relaxing bike ride through the heart of Holland.

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