Cycle route around Gorinchem
Gorinchem, Asperen, Leerdam
Although Gorinchem was possibly already inhabited around the year 1000, the city was first mentioned in a document from 1224. The city was strategically located and was often the scene of battle. Therefore, one had to be on the lookout and that worked out well with the city wall from the fifteenth century. No fewer than 23 towers stood on it! At the end of the sixteenth century, the wall was so weakened that a new rampart was needed. This wall, which doubled the size of the city, is still almost completely intact. However, of the four city gates only the Dalempoort remains. Gorinchem is the fortified town of the Netherlands. There is much to discover. You can visit the Gorcums Museum where you can discover even more about the city. The Hendrick Hamel Museum is also highly recommended. The 17th century sailor was the first to report on Korea, where he is now a national hero, but was also imprisoned for years. You cannot say you have been in Gorinchem if you have not visited the Great Tower. Of course you will pass it during this route. You can see this tower from far away and you can even climb it for an unforgettable view. You can also see the many mills, forts, churches and boats. When you have enjoyed all the highlights in Gorinchem, cycle on to Leerdam. The city is of course known for its glass art. But also here you can find the history in well-preserved historical buildings, such as the Grote Kerk or the restored city walls. On the spot where Leerdam Castle once stood (completely destroyed by the Spaniards in 1574), you will now find the Hofje van mevrouw Van Aerden. This used to be a court for women and is now a museum. You will also encounter the famous glass art several times on the cycle route.
| Directions | Distance | Total distance | |
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Start: Langendijk 61, 4147 CN West Betuwe | 37.5 KM | |
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From
82
to
99
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243 M | 0.2 KM | |
| Head southwest on Meerdijk | 119 M | ||
| Continue right onto Nieuwe Zuiderlingedijk | 124 M | ||
| You are now at section 99 | 0 M | ||
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From
99
to
49
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2550 M | 2.6 KM | |
| Head northwest on Voorstraat | 553 M | ||
| Turn left onto Nieuwstraat | 130 M | ||
| Turn right onto Leerdamseweg | 496 M | ||
| Keep right onto Leerdamseweg | 100 M | ||
| Turn left | 20 M | ||
| Turn right onto Leerdamseweg | 681 M | ||
| Continue straight | 40 M | ||
| Continue onto Oude Zuiderlingedijk | 243 M | ||
| Keep left onto Oude Zuiderlingedijk | 103 M | ||
| Continue straight | 175 M | ||
| Turn right onto Zeiving | 9 M | ||
| You are now at section 49 | 0 M | ||
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From
49
to
31
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2576 M | 2.6 KM | |
| Head southwest on Oude Zuiderlingedijk | 896 M | ||
| Continue slightly left onto Langs het Bosch | 351 M | ||
| Continue straight | 7 M | ||
| Turn right | 3 M | ||
| Continue onto Heidensweg | 355 M | ||
| Continue straight | 419 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Heidensweg | 83 M | ||
| Turn right onto Voorstraat | 88 M | ||
| Turn left onto Voorstraat | 374 M | ||
| You are now at section 31 | 0 M | ||
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From
31
to
32
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80 M | 0.1 KM | |
| Head southwest on Torenstraat | 80 M | ||
| You are now at section 32 | 0 M | ||
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From
32
to
30
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2493 M | 2.5 KM | |
| Head south on Torenstraat | 37 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Voorste Gewind | 312 M | ||
| Turn right onto Dwarsweg | 600 M | ||
| Turn left onto Kerkweg | 1.5 KM | ||
| You are now at section 30 | 0 M | ||
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From
30
to
2
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1260 M | 1.3 KM | |
| Head south on Kerkweg | 1.3 KM | ||
| You are now at section 02 | 0 M | ||
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From
2
to
27
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1723 M | 1.7 KM | |
| Head west on Leuvense Kweldijk | 1.7 KM | ||
| You are now at section 27 | 0 M | ||
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From
27
to
25
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3770 M | 3.8 KM | |
| Head southwest on Molenweg | 1.3 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Achterdijk | 1.3 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Dalemse Zeiving | 1.1 KM | ||
| You are now at section 25 | 0 M | ||
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From
25
to
50
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3878 M | 3.9 KM | |
| Head west on Waaldijk | 3.1 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Dalembolwerk | 294 M | ||
| Turn left onto Dalemwal | 321 M | ||
| Turn left onto Kalkhaven | 59 M | ||
| Turn right onto Robberstraat | 87 M | ||
| You are now at section 50 | 0 M | ||
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From
50
to
23
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806 M | 0.8 KM | |
| Head west on Eind | 56 M | ||
| Turn left onto Eind | 131 M | ||
| Turn right onto Tolsteeg | 67 M | ||
| Turn right onto Molenstraat | 245 M | ||
| Turn left onto Grote Markt | 173 M | ||
| Turn right onto Krijtstraat | 134 M | ||
| You are now at section 23 | 0 M | ||
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From
23
to
22
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347 M | 0.3 KM | |
| Head north on Haarstraat | 292 M | ||
| Turn left onto Arkelstraat | 55 M | ||
| You are now at section 22 | 0 M | ||
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From
22
to
53
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574 M | 0.6 KM | |
| Head north on Paardenwater | 320 M | ||
| Continue onto Stoep van Ceelen | 68 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Eike's Hof | 61 M | ||
| Make a slight left to stay on Eike's Hof | 16 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Concordiaweg | 109 M | ||
| You are now at section 53 | 0 M | ||
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From
53
to
39
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2530 M | 2.5 KM | |
| Head northeast on Merwedekanaal | 1.9 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Haarweg | 656 M | ||
| You are now at section 39 | 0 M | ||
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From
39
to
54
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2352 M | 2.4 KM | |
| Head northeast on Onderweg | 64 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Kerkstoep | 112 M | ||
| Turn left onto Kerkeind | 2.2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 54 | 0 M | ||
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From
54
to
55
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760 M | 0.8 KM | |
| Head northeast on Schotdeurensebrug | 60 M | ||
| Turn left onto Kanaaldijk-Noord | 72 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Klinkert | 628 M | ||
| You are now at section 55 | 0 M | ||
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From
55
to
56
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1074 M | 1.1 KM | |
| Head southeast on Achterdijk | 1.1 KM | ||
| You are now at section 56 | 0 M | ||
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From
56
to
59
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5817 M | 5.8 KM | |
| Head east on Achterdijk | 4.4 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Koenderseweg | 71 M | ||
| Continue onto Bruininxdeelsekade | 83 M | ||
| Continue onto Bruininxdeelse Kade | 1.1 KM | ||
| Continue straight | 197 M | ||
| You are now at section 59 | 0 M | ||
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From
59
to
57
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1419 M | 1.4 KM | |
| Head northeast on Scchapendijkje | 463 M | ||
| Turn left | 26 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Recht van ter Leede | 213 M | ||
| Make a slight right | 22 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Zuid-Hollandweg | 695 M | ||
| You are now at section 57 | 0 M | ||
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From
57
to
48
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1894 M | 1.9 KM | |
| Head northeast on Lingedijk | 480 M | ||
| Turn right onto Hoogenhoek | 51 M | ||
| Turn left onto Hoogstraat | 1.4 KM | ||
| You are now at section 48 | 0 M | ||
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From
48
to
82
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1342 M | 1.3 KM | |
| Head southeast on Meerdijk | 1.3 KM | ||
| You are now at section 82 | 0 M |