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An active day of soaking up culture? Visit the Fortified Town Triangle!

The Fortified Town Triangle is the area between the fortresses of Gorinchem, Woudrichem, Zaltbommel, Slot Loevestein and Fort Vuren. Grab your bike, hop on the ferry, and your adventure can begin!

By bicycle you can visit all the places in one day. Prefer to take it a little easier? Fort Vuren has accommodation options, from camping to hotel room or Bed & Breakfast.

Our storyteller Prisca Visser wrote a blog Walking through Akkers van Altena. She comes by public transport and describes her route from the train station in Gorinchem to bus station de Tol in Sleeuwijk.

Ferry and foot ferry

All locations in the fortified town triangle are connected by water. Take the Riveer ferries across the Maas, Waal, Linge and Merwede rivers from fortified town to fortified town to fortified town. In high season, you get on almost every half hour, and your bike can come along for free.

Missed a boat? The water cab is waiting for you, or take the foot ferry: a small boat especially for walkers. It takes you from Woudrichem to Slot Loevestein and back again.

Hiking and biking in the Fortified Town Triangle

The fortified town triangle is not only worth visiting for its forts and fortresses, the river landscape is wonderful for walking and cycling. Take a city walk through historic Woudrichem, hike from fort to fort on the Liniepad, or bike through the New Dutch Waterline.

Tip!

Roundabout Ferry Vesting Triangle

Cycle a Round of Ferries through the Fortified Town Triangle!

Combine the bike nodes and a day pass for the Ferry Ferry, and cycle around the entire Fortified Town Triangle in a day.

Route tickets are available from VVV Gorinchem, or can be downloaded from their website.

The Fortified Town Triangle: one day, five places, three provinces

Woudrichem

A picturesque fortified town, where history is still very much alive. Take a walking tour on your own, or let a city guide tell you all about its rich history.

Gorinchem

Gorinchem is the largest fortified city whose ramparts are still complete. Take a walk along the ramparts, past the Dalempoort, cannons and windmills. But also be sure to visit the bustling city center!

Fort Vuren

This Tower Fort was built in 1845, as part of the New Dutch Waterline. The fort was recently fully restored, and has since been used as a catering and accommodation facility. Guided tours are available by appointment.

Tip: Inside the fort, visit WWII & Airmen Museum. This museum is part of the Route Second World War: Honoring Allied Airmen Lingewaal.

Slot Loevestein

The famous castle from which Hugo de Groot escaped. With your personal key you will learn all about the Castle, its history and inhabitants.

Zaltbommel

Zaltbommel is also worth a visit. Wander through the center, visit the St. Maartenskerk or the Stadskasteel. In this museum, be sure not to miss the exhibition on Fiep Westendorp: the famous illustrator of Jip, Janneke, Otje, Pluk van de Pettenflat and Pim & Pom.