Cycling the Waterline Route in the Netherlands – from Purmerend to Breda (Cycling Thread)

Hey everyone :), I finally managed to describe our last year's trip along a very interesting cycling route in the Netherlands – the Waterline Route. I selected 20 photos for you that show its character – good cycling infrastructure and many interesting places to see along the way.

The route itself turned out to be very comfortable for travelling by bike. Asphalt cycle paths, flood protection dikes and quiet local roads with priority for cyclists dominate the route. A longer story and more photos are available on our website:

https://www.cyclingthread.com/cycling-netherlands-waterline-route-through-canals-and-forts

The main idea behind the route was to present the Dutch defensive waterlines – the Stelling van Amsterdam and the New Dutch Waterline. Along the way you pass many forts that once formed a huge system protecting the country from attack. Today, many former military sites have been transformed into museums, educational centres, restaurants, cafes and even very atmospheric accommodation places.

Another major attraction are fortified towns such as Naarden, Gorinchem and Woudrichem, where historic street layouts have survived until today.

S.