Cycle route through Sint Anthoniepolder
Barendrecht, Westmaas, Maasdam
The Sint Anthoniepolder is a special piece of history in the Hoeksche Waard, which was miraculously spared during the devastating Sint-Elisabethflood of 1421. While large parts of the surrounding area were swept away, this polder stood its ground thanks to its strategic location and the dykes that managed to hold back the water masses. This preserved not only the polder itself, but also the historic Reformed Church of Sint Anthoniepolder, which still stands proudly. This made the polder a rare relic of medieval diking history and a symbol of human resilience and engineering skill. Along this historic route, you will find a series of impressive mills that have been of great importance over the centuries. Wheat mills De Hoop, De Lelie, De Goede Hoop, Windlust and the Oostmolen played a crucial role in draining the surrounding polders and protecting the land from flooding. These mills were not only responsible for water management, but also for grinding grain into flour for the local population. Thanks to these mills, residents no longer had to make distant trips by boat to mills in other villages, but could get freshly ground flour close to home. This efficient facility contributed to the development and self-sufficiency of the region. Cycling through this area, you largely follow the course of the Binnenbedijkte Maas. This watercourse winds right through the landscape and is an essential part of the polder's water management. To this day, excess water from the polders enters the Binnenbedijkte Maas. And if you cycle on a hot summer day, you can also take a refreshing dip here. This cycle route also takes you along the beautiful green banks of the Old Meuse. Enjoy the ancient dykes, historic mills and a unique polder area that has stood the test of time.
| Directions | Distance | Total distance | |
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Start: Achterzeedijk , 2991 SE Barendrecht | 28.9 KM | |
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29
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28
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937 M | 0.9 KM | |
| Head southwest | 937 M | ||
| You are now at section 28 | 0 M | ||
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28
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27
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1325 M | 1.3 KM | |
| Head south on Achterzeedijk | 28 M | ||
| Turn right | 1.1 KM | ||
| Continue straight | 11 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Tunnelpad | 27 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Tunnelpad | 143 M | ||
| Continue straight | 31 M | ||
| Continue straight | 3 M | ||
| You are now at section 27 | 0 M | ||
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27
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26
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1251 M | 1.3 KM | |
| Head south | 21 M | ||
| Continue straight | 23 M | ||
| Continue straight | 988 M | ||
| Go straight | 17 M | ||
| Continue straight | 9 M | ||
| Turn left | 15 M | ||
| Continue left | 178 M | ||
| You are now at section 26 | 0 M | ||
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26
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19
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431 M | 0.4 KM | |
| Head southwest on Buitenpolderpad | 254 M | ||
| Turn left onto Jack Dawson Greenpad | 177 M | ||
| You are now at section 19 | 0 M | ||
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19
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20
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5231 M | 5.2 KM | |
| Head south on Mollekade | 717 M | ||
| Turn right onto Mollekade | 753 M | ||
| Turn left onto Blaaksedijk Oost | 59 M | ||
| Make a slight right to stay on Blaaksedijk Oost | 664 M | ||
| Turn right onto Provincialeweg | 1 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Reedijk | 572 M | ||
| Turn left onto Maasweg | 1.4 KM | ||
| You are now at section 20 | 0 M | ||
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20
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21
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877 M | 0.9 KM | |
| Head south on Raadhuislaan | 30 M | ||
| Turn right | 19 M | ||
| Turn left onto Raadhuislaan | 828 M | ||
| You are now at section 21 | 0 M | ||
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21
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22
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1676 M | 1.7 KM | |
| Head south on Molenweg | 302 M | ||
| Turn right onto Elisabeth van Loonstraat | 77 M | ||
| Turn left onto Laan van Moerkerken | 206 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Laan van Moerkerken | 31 M | ||
| Turn right | 148 M | ||
| Turn right | 268 M | ||
| Turn right | 414 M | ||
| Turn right | 119 M | ||
| Turn left onto Laan van Westmolen | 111 M | ||
| You are now at section 22 | 0 M | ||
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22
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23
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541 M | 0.5 KM | |
| Head southwest on Maasdijk | 541 M | ||
| You are now at section 23 | 0 M | ||
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23
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31
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3235 M | 3.2 KM | |
| Head east on Breestraat | 118 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Munnikenweg | 638 M | ||
| Make a slight left | 1.6 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Ritselaarsdijk | 104 M | ||
| Keep left onto Ritselaarsdijk | 796 M | ||
| You are now at section 31 | 0 M | ||
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31
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32
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5212 M | 5.2 KM | |
| Head northwest on Zwanegatsedijk | 4.4 KM | ||
| Make a slight left onto Dorpsstraat | 743 M | ||
| Turn left onto 's-Gravendeelseweg | 25 M | ||
| Make a slight right to stay on 's-Gravendeelseweg | 55 M | ||
| You are now at section 32 | 0 M | ||
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32
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34
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2168 M | 2.2 KM | |
| Head northeast on Raadhuisstraat | 15 M | ||
| Turn left onto Hoeksedijk | 44 M | ||
| Make a slight right to stay on Hoeksedijk | 884 M | ||
| Keep left onto Hoeksedijk | 1.2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 34 | 0 M | ||
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From
34
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91
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1087 M | 1.1 KM | |
| Head northeast on Schouteneinde | 409 M | ||
| Turn right onto Schouteneinde | 41 M | ||
| Turn left onto Weverseinde | 65 M | ||
| Turn right onto Oosthavenzijde | 40 M | ||
| Make a slight right | 5 M | ||
| Continue straight | 28 M | ||
| Take the ferry Veerdienst Putter | 287 M | ||
| Continue slight left | 24 M | ||
| Continue straight | 188 M | ||
| You are now at section 91 | 0 M | ||
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91
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25
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3452 M | 3.5 KM | |
| Head northwest | 115 M | ||
| Continue onto Borgmanpad | 647 M | ||
| Continue straight | 1.5 KM | ||
| Keep left at the fork | 1.2 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Industrieweg | 19 M | ||
| You are now at section 25 | 0 M | ||
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25
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29
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1460 M | 1.5 KM | |
| Head northwest | 60 M | ||
| Turn right | 1.4 KM | ||
| You are now at section 29 | 0 M |