Along the course of the Linge

This is the combined route of parts 1+2

Especially for everyone who wants to ride this route from its origin at Doornenburg to the mouth at Gorichem and back.

The Linge is a river that flows in the Betuwe from Doornenburg to Gorinchem.

The Linge is the longest river in the Netherlands.

Amid an alternating landscape with orchards, meadows, willow beds, and reed fields, the Linge flows for 108 km, making it the longest river in the Netherlands. Between Doornenburg and Gorinchem, where it flows into the Merwede, you will find numerous historic villages and towns. The Linge is one of the many beautiful rivers that enrich the Netherlands. The Linge landscape is largely protected and falls under Natura 2000, the network of protected nature in Europe. Staatsbosbeheer manages and maintains this valuable nature along the Linge and has, where possible, opened areas to the public.
The Linge was originally a side arm of the Waal and was dammed near Tiel around 1200.

The Linge between Doornenburg and the crossing with the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal at Zoelen (where the Linge disappears under the canal) is also referred to as the ‘Upper Linge’, and the section from Zoelen to Gorinchem is called the ‘Lower Linge’. The Lower Linge has traditionally been the most popular for nature experiences, recreation, and tourism.
This is because the Upper Linge is largely more of a (controlled) canal while the Lower Linge is originally a natural watercourse, fed from the Waal at Tiel until the 14th century (now the ‘Dead Linge’).
In the area of the Lower Linge, the river flows through the municipalities of Tiel, Buren, West Betuwe (in preparation), Vijfheerenlanden (in preparation), Giessenlanden, and Gorinchem.

The route follows as much as possible along the Linge and passes through the beautiful nature found along the Linge.

A magnificent route that provides a beautiful picture of the stunning nature that the Netherlands has to offer.

Along the way, there are of course plenty of stopping points to nourish the inner person. Enjoy this versatile tour.