Press Release
Jan. 19, 2021
Peace and space, sturdy forts, fortresses and Brabant hospitality: that's the Biesbosch Line. The Biesbosch Line lies on the border of North Brabant, South Holland and Gelderland. The area, with Woudrichem as its most famous town, is surrounded by rivers, forming an island. The region offers something for everyone. Nature lovers will find numerous nature reserves - including the Biesbosch - and culture lovers can also indulge in the forts and fortresses of the New Dutch Waterline.
Walking through the Waterline
The Biesbosch Line contains the southernmost part of the New Dutch Waterline. These defenses have been nominated for Unesco World Heritage status. The region is home to no fewer than 4 forts, 2 inundation sluices, dozens of casemates and the fortified town of Woudrichem. The available hiking trails are ideal for discovering this heritage and its surroundings.
Forts and Fortresses
In "the land of Altena," 3 of the 4 forts are open to the public. Each has its own character: from bed & breakfast or museum to educational fortified town. The fortified town of Woudrichem is also worth a visit. Between all this history lie floodplains, rivers, reservoirs and forests for lovely walks.
Casemates
The New Dutch Waterline runs right through the Biesbosch Line. From Woudrichem to Werkendam, the casemates lie like a chain through the landscape. They have lost their original function as group shelters, but they are not just in the way. They are now used, for example, as bird-watching shelters or as wintering places for bats. A number of casemates are open to the public, such as the dome casemate at Fort Altena. Walk the walking route 'Rondje Fort Altena' and visit the dome casemate along the way.
Overvaren
Those who just can't get enough of the Waterlinie will also find the Biesbosch Line the perfect base for a visit to Gorinchem or Slot Loevestein. From Woudrichem, several ferries, including a foot ferry, sail directly to these fortresses.
Leave the hustle and bustle behind, and come and enjoy yourself in the Biesboschlinie! www.biesboschlinie.com