TOP Scenic Route Cycling Biesbosch

Fancy cycling through the Biesbosch? Discover this 23-km TOP Scenic Route in North Brabant.

(1 hour 55 minutes) 23.0 km

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Cycle through a maze of rivers, islets with willows, and streams with crystal clear water. National Park De Biesbosch is the largest freshwater tidal area in Europe and its unique landscape is easily traversed by bike, via a simple network of numbered junctions!

There is plenty to do along the route. You will encounter the unique Biesbosch Museum Island, for example. A beautiful building where the past, present and future of the Biesbosch are highlighted in an illustrative manner. Enjoy the watery landscape along the way and who knows, you might spot a beaver or a white-tailed eagle! You will also pass by a trout pond, the Aakvlaai water sports area, and all sorts of welcoming spots where you can have a bite to eat or a drink. The route can be cycled in both directions.

Recommended by Biesbosch Museumeiland
This cycling route was developed in cooperation with Biesbosch Museum Island. Peter van Beek, Director of the Biesbosch Museum Island, recommends the bicycle route:

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“Looking for an unusual outdoor experience? Come to the Biesbosch!!"

More information about Nationalpark De Biesbosch

How does the cycle route work?
The cycle route is cleary signposted. The intersection network is a network of beautiful and clearly signposted cycling paths throughout North Brabant. Each intersection is numbered. You can cycle from one intersection to the next.

Panel with map
The cycle paths are signposted with the intersection numbers and arrows showing you the way. Getting lost is a thing of the past! Each intersection also has a panel with a map, so you are always free to adjust your route if you wish. Grab your bike and discover our beautiful province!

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Sights on this route

Noordwaard

Biesbosch MuseumEiland

As one of the last extensive freshwater tidal wetlands in Northwestern Europe, De Biesbosch National Park is a haven for nature enthusiasts.

Story of the route

You can park your car at Pancake house Het Bolle Bevertje (junction 8). This is an ideal starting point for the cycle route. The restaurant also rents out bikes with gears, electric bikes, tandems and mountain bikes.
Address:
Spieringsluis 6
4251 MR Werkendam
Landscape art
Hidden in the countryside you will find “De Wassende Maan” (the waning moon). This is a work of art made from the land and the water; a labyrinth of ditches and dikes in the shape of a moon. If you cycle past it, you probably won't notice it. Climb the hill to see this natural spectacle.
Biesbosch MuseumEiland
This visitor centre showcases the past, present and future of the Biesbosch in an award-winning and sustainable building. The "Biesbosch Experience" - a scale model of the area with its polders, dikes and streams - is a playful scene that teaches children about water management and the importance of the area. Biesbosch MuseumEiland is an official Brabants Fietscafé; a Brabant Bicycle Café. In these bicycle cafés, cyclists are made to feel especially welcome!
Go canoeing!
A canoe is a lovely way to discover the area. A way to experience the Biesbosch from up close. On the narrow winding creeks with overhanging branches you can imagine yourself in the jungle. You might even run into a beaver...! Haven't had enough adventure? Then spend the night in the heart of the Biesbosch in your own tent on one of the designated fields that are only reachable by boat. Or opt for a little more luxury at one of the charming campsites.

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