Three cores route
This scenic route follows rural roads along and through the three cores of the municipality of Wijk bij Duurstede: Wijk bij Duurstede, Cothen and Langbroek.
The municipality of Wijk bij Duurstede consists of the three cores Cothen, Langbroek and Wijk bij Duurstede.
Wijk bij Duurstede - Art city with many faces
Where the Nederrijn splits into the Lek and the Kromme Rijn, there lies Wijk bij Duurstede. This place has a long history and was known in the Middle Ages as Dorestad, one of the main trading centres of Europe. Wijk bij Duurstede has a beautiful old town centre with many cultural and historical sights, a cosy town centre with nice shops, galleries and cosy terraces and restaurants.
Cothen - Discover Cothen from the heights
Cothen is a village a...
This scenic route follows rural roads along and through the three cores of the municipality of Wijk bij Duurstede: Wijk bij Duurstede, Cothen and Langbroek.
The municipality of Wijk bij Duurstede consists of the three cores Cothen, Langbroek and Wijk bij Duurstede.
Wijk bij Duurstede - Art city with many faces
Where the Nederrijn splits into the Lek and the Kromme Rijn, there lies Wijk bij Duurstede. This place has a long history and was known in the Middle Ages as Dorestad, one of the main trading centres of Europe. Wijk bij Duurstede has a beautiful old town centre with many cultural and historical sights, a cosy town centre with nice shops, galleries and cosy terraces and restaurants.
Cothen - Discover Cothen from above
Cothen is a village on the Kromme Rijn river. Soak up the history as you walk through this village. The old part of the village, including the Brink and the Dorpstraat and the old standard fruit orchard, is a protected village sight. Other landmarks are the church tower of St Peter and Paul Church, Rhijnestein Castle and the tower corn mill 'Oog in 't Zeil'.
Langbroek - Ribbon of Castles
Langbroek is known for its beautiful castles along the Langbroekerwetering. The castles Hindersteyn, Lunenburg, Sandenburg, Walenburg, Weerdesteyn, Zuilenburg and Gatehouse Groenesteijn are all privately owned. A walking or cycling tour along the Langbroekerwetering provides a stunning view of these little gems, which are interspersed with pretty farmhouses.
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De Kersenhut, country shop and gift shop
De Kersenhut, country shop and gift shop
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Family restaurant and canoe rental De Jonge Graaf
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Description
The walk can be started at any place mentioned in the description.
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