• The bicycle boat on the Vecht near Rupelmonde
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Fortress cycling route | Jubilee route

5 hours (25.7 km)
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The Forten-Fietsbootroute is an anniversary route specially developed for the 10th anniversary of De Fietsboot and the 5th anniversary of UNESCO World Heritage Hollandse Waterlinies by Visit Gooi & Vecht. Combine cycling & boating in one route and experience a unique day out.

About the route
Board De Fietsboot on the Loosdrechtse Plassen and/or De Fietsboot on the Vecht and combine cycling and sailing in this beautiful route. This way, you will experience the water-rich area of UNESCO World Heritage Hollandse Waterlinies in an ultimate way. Follow the former line between safe and unsafe territory along river Vecht and through old Dutch landscapes.

UNESCO World Heritage Hollandse Waterlinies
In Gooi & Vecht, two impressive defence lines meet: the New Dutch Waterline and the Defence Line of Amsterdam. Together they form the UNESCO World Heritage Hollandse Waterlinies, a special title that will celebrate its fifth anniversary in 2026.

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The Forten-Fietsbootroute is an anniversary route specially developed for the 10th anniversary of De Fietsboot and the 5th anniversary of UNESCO World Heritage Hollandse Waterlinies by Visit Gooi & Vecht. Combine cycling & boating in one route and experience a unique day out.

About the route
Board De Fietsboot on the Loosdrechtse Plassen and/or De Fietsboot on the Vecht and combine cycling and sailing in this beautiful route. This way, you will experience the water-rich area of UNESCO World Heritage Hollandse Waterlinies in an ultimate way. Follow the former line between safe and unsafe territory along river Vecht and through old Dutch landscapes.

UNESCO World Heritage Hollandse Waterlinies
In Gooi & Vecht, two impressive defence lines meet: the New Dutch Waterline and the Defence Line of Amsterdam. Together they form the UNESCO World Heritage Hollandse Waterlinies, a special title that will celebrate its fifth anniversary in 2026.

Tough forts, centuries-old castles and atmospheric fortified towns tell the story of clever water management and strategic defence. They still mark the landscape in Gooi & Vecht and form the backdrop for a surprising day out.

Hop on your bike and experience for yourself the heritage where water and history come together.

Tip: would you like to experience the fortified towns of Naarden, Muiden and Weesp? Then check out the Fortenland Cycle Route in Gooi & Vecht.

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Starting point:

Fort Maarsseveen
Herenweg 3
3602 AM Maarssen
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  • Depart from Fort Maarsseveen towards De Strook. Here is the bicycle boat stop.
  • The Cycle Boat sets off from stop De Strook at 11.30 am. You buy a ticket on board.
  • Your bike comes on board and along the way you enjoy the panoramic views over the Loosdrechtse Plassen and the wind in your hair.
  • You will arrive at the Porcelain Harbour in Oud-Loosdrecht at 12.20pm.
  • Cycle to Fort Nieuwersluis via junctions 7, 25 & 2. Feeling hungry? Then this is a lovely place for a stopover.
  • Catching another cycle boat? The Cycle Boat on the Vecht departs at 1.40pm from the stop in Nieuwersluis (t.o. Zandpad 9), towards Maarssen. If you choose this, you'll skip fkpn 84 and 87.
  • After a nice trip on the Vecht, you will arrive in Maarssen at 15:30. Getting off at an earlier stop and cycling on is also possible. You buy a ticket on board for the number of stops you sail along the Vecht.
  • From the arrival stop, cycle back to Fort Maarsseveen.

Endpoint:

Fort Maarsseveen
Herenweg 3
3602 AM Maarssen
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