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Visit the Biesbosch Line
The Biesbosch Line is home to ancient heritage and beautiful nature. The area covers the municipality of Altena with its 21 towns, including Woudrichem, and the southern part of the Biesbosch. The rich history, combined with the beautiful nature make the Biesbosch Line a great destination for a day trip, a weekend getaway, or even an entire vacation.
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De Biesbosch
De Biesbosch
Unique nature reserve with creeks, willow forests and rich animal life. Perfect for hikers, cyclists and nature lovers.
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Dutch Water Lines
Dutch Water Lines
Historic defense line with forts, waterworks and nature. Visit this Unesco World Heritage Site.
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Active & Athletic
Active & Athletic
Region full of walking, cycling and boating routes. Discover nature your way: from short trip to active and sporty day out.
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Art & Culture
Art & Culture
Visit galleries, museums and castles. Enjoy art, culture and history during an inspiring and varied day.
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Beautiful polders
Beautiful polders
The Biesboschlinie is rich in natural areas. Put on your hiking boots or get in your canoe, and marvel at all the beauty in Altena.
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Out and about with children
Out and about with children
From petting zoo to climbing park and castle to nature outing in the Biesbosch: there is plenty to do!
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Woudrichem
Woudrichem
Woudrichem is an attractive fortified town with medieval walls, historic harbor, a museum and cozy restaurants.
Hike, bike, or boat through beautiful nature areas and discover the rich heritage of the Dutch Water Lines. The Biesbosch Line is home to four forts, two locks, various casemates, and a fortified town. You can visit all of them—except for one fort. Take a bike ride past Fort Altena, Fort Bakkerskil, the Papsluis, the Sluis, and the Woudrichem Fortified Town, and don’t forget to pay a visit to Slot Loevestein . Various routes are available at the tourist information office brochure stands. You can also download them from the route pages.
Our stories bring you closer to the Line
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Wickerwork of willow trees
Learn more about the most common tree in the Biesbosch: the willow! Learn about the pollarding of willows in nature reserve the Pannekoek in the Biesbosch and take a look at basket maker Versteeg from Wijk en Aalburg.
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Casemates in Altena
You find them scattered throughout Altena: small concrete buildings with a roof in the shape of a flattened pyramid. They sometimes stand in unexpected places. But what are these structures and why are they here?
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With the wind at our backs along the forts
Cycle along the four forts of the Biesbosch Line. These forts are part of the Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie, which is on Unesco's World Heritage List. Behind this waterline there is a special historical story.
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Sandwich Biesboschlinie
Bread roll Biesboschlinie is the result of a cooperation between VVV Biesboschlinie and Spar Andel. We join forces to also give regional products a place on a tasty sandwich and thus tell the story of our region.
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The Oostwaardpad, walking across farmland
The Oostwaardpad, on the edge of De Biesbosch National Park, is a walk through farmland that our volunteer Lianne discovered. It’s the kind of hiking trail you want to take everyone to at least once because you’re so enthusiastic about it yourself.
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A Hidden World in Het Pompveld
Storyteller and photographer Jeanine discovers the hidden duck decoy in Het Pompveld. During the rare open house, she walks through the nature reserve, learns about the centuries-old trapping technique, and experiences the tranquility of this unique piece of heritage.