Hiking and biking in your own neighborhood: take a detour.

Traveling far, going out in another region: it's not wise for a while yet. But do you live in the Biesbosch Line? How lucky! Peace, space, and plenty of opportunity to get some fresh air. Go exploring in your own area with these hiking and biking routes.

Walking route: walking around Uitwijk

A 7-kilometer walking route through Uitwijk, Rijswijk and Giessen. Picking in the Almbos is allowed! Along the way you'll pass Fort Giessen, the southernmost fort of the Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie.
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Marianne Vos Cycle Route

A 28 km bicycle route past authentic farms, monumental church towers and, of course, works of art that pay homage to Marianne Vos. Still have energy left? At nature reserve the Pompveld you can get off for a 6 km walking route.
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Walking route around Nieuwendijk-Uppel

20 kilometers of brisk walking past monumental mills, Fort Altena and Fort Bakkerskil. After this walk, you are guaranteed to return home blown out and relaxed.
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Around Farmland: bicycle route along fields and farms

A delightful 30-kilometer bike ride past distinctive farms, sprawling fields and stalls selling chock-fresh produce.
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Solid pedaling: A dyke of a bike ride

A round trip over the dikes of the Biesbosch Line. During this 60 km bicycle tour you have views over the Merwede, the Maas, the Heusdens Kanaal and the Bergse Maas. You will also cycle along 2 creeks in the Biesbosch: the Jeppegat and the Steurgat.
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Hiking around Werkendam

A walking route that takes you from Fort Altena through the polders near Werkendam and along the Upper Merwede. 10 kilometers of walking in a vast watery landscape, fresh nose guaranteed!
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Does that taste like more?

Then check out the other hiking and biking routes the tourist office put together for you. And did you literally get hungry? Then buy a delicious picnic locally, and support the entrepreneurs in the area.

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