Waterworks Route – 30 km
The Waterworks Route takes you right through the heart of the New Dutch Waterline’s territory. It shows you the beautiful landscapes of the Waterline to the northside and southside of the river Lek. The Waterline Ferry at Schalkwijk (in use from April until October) or the Culemborgse Ferry takes you to the other side of the water. The bicycle tour will take you along the characteristic forts of Honswijk and Everdingen, Werk aan het Spoel, Lunet aan de Snel and Werk aan de Korte Uitweg.
Visitor tips:
- Water education center Lunet aan de Snel
- Historical Vianen, Culemborg and Vreeswijk
- The guided tour of Fort Honswijk (Sundays only)
- The trenches at Werk aan de Groene Uitweg
- The trechens at Werk aan de Waalse Wetering
Cafes, restaurants and terraces:
- Fort werk aan de Korte Uitweg
- Caatje aan de Lek in Werk aan het Spoel
- Beer brewery Duitse en Lauret in Fort Everdingen
- Historical towns on the waterfront: Vreeswijk, Vianen en Culemborg
Starting points (find these using the app):
- TOP De linielanding Hajé in Nieuwegein
- NS Railway Station Culemborg
- TOP de Ponthoeve in Vianen