Ferry Between Brakel and Vuren – De Hoop Mill, Gorinchem loop from Rijswijk

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Netherlands

North Brabant

Woudrichem

Ferry Between Brakel and Vuren – De Hoop Mill, Gorinchem loop from Rijswijk

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Ferry Between Brakel and Vuren – De Hoop Mill, Gorinchem loop from Rijswijk

02:10

36.5km

50m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.53 km for 72 m

After 23.6 km for 167 m

After 24.7 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.10 km

Loevestein, Pompveld & Kornsche Boezem

Nature Reserve

3.56 km

Andel Beach

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Nice little family beach where you can relax on the Afgedamde Maas.

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3.97 km

Maasdijk Cycle Path

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Here the wind can be your ally or your opponent. Whatever it is, enjoy the watery landscape during your performance.

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7.90 km

Cycle Path Through Marshland

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Very nice bike path through the meadows with many animals.

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11.9 km

Sheep on the cycle path.

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12.9 km

View of the Waal River

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It's still quite a climb, but I'm thoroughly enjoying it

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14.6 km

Ferry Between Brakel and Vuren

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fine for waiting in the sun

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23.7 km

De Hoop Mill, Gorinchem

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Molen de Hoop dates from 1764 and is a flour mill. The mill is located on the city wall of Gorinchem and is therefore clearly visible from the water.

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24.8 km

Nooit Volmaakt Mill

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The mill is included in the city walk on the fortifications and can be visited free of charge. A donation is appreciated. It is more fun to buy flour (in …

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36.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

13.4 km

4.10 km

996 m

507 m

476 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.1 km

10.6 km

3.98 km

749 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

12°C

6°C

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Comments

September 4, 2024,[NL] Gorinchem nach Woudrichem und zum Schloss Loevenstein

The first part on the opposite side of Gorinchem to the ferry was absolutely beautiful with its nature and the old town of Woudrichem.

Unfortunately, we had to make the return trip on the north side to Gorinchem along the main road, as the dike section was currently completely closed for the entire stretch due to renovation work on the …

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April 30, 2023,Fietstocht

Had to go out with this beautiful weather, no puff to go somewhere by car, and well then just a standard round in the area.

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August 10, 2024,Eindelijk weer een stukje trappen.

After a few weeks of hard work, I treated myself to a wonderful ride. I had understood that the dike between Gorinchem and Haaften would be open to cyclists, but that was not the case.

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March 12, 2022,Om dure diesel uit te sparen maar een rondje om het huis

The dike at Vuren is closed, I came to ford fires, but had to go back there anyway, is closed by a fence.
Therefore back and over the provincial road, and again towards ford, the rest until Gorinchem is open.

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