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The Milky Way of Altena

(25 km)

Discover the farmland along the Biesbosch Line. This route was developed in collaboration with ANV - Altena Biesbosch and Fietsen voor m'n Eten.

Long ago, monks settled in the area around Wijk en Aalburg, Genderen, and Babyloniënbroek because of the fertile soil. To this day, this area is home to extensive livestock farming, and farmers still maintain the “milk route” that supplies the Netherlands.
You’ll also discover many small roadside stalls in this area where local products are sold, allowing you not only to experience the Biesbosch Line but also to taste it.

Hop on a bike and ride your own “milky way” through Altena!

At the campground:
This route passes by various lodging options. Are you staying at a campground or in a B&B in this region? You can also start the route from there.

· From the RV sites at De Buffelgaard in Wijk & Aalburg, start at junction 62.
· From “ Camping De Speeltol ” in Drongelen, start at junction 59.
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Long ago, monks settled in the area around Wijk en Aalburg, Genderen, and Babyloniënbroek because of the fertile soil. To this day, this area is home to extensive livestock farming, and farmers still maintain the “milk route” that supplies the Netherlands.
You’ll also discover many small roadside stalls in this area where local products are sold, allowing you not only to experience the Biesbosch Line but also to taste it.

Hop on a bike and ride your own “milky way” through Altena!

At the campground:
This route passes by various lodging options. Are you staying at a campground or in a B&B in this region? You can also start the route from there.

· From the RV sites at De Buffelgaard in Wijk & Aalburg, start at junction 62.
· Camping De Speeltol in Drongelen: start at junction 59.
· “ Camping Oldershof ” in Almkerk/Waardhuizen: start at junction 53.
· B&B De Wijde Blik in Giessen: start at junction 53.
· B&B at Perry Vlot in Babylonienbroek, starting at junction 53.
· Babylonia B&B in Babylonienbroek, starting at junction 53.

Starting point
Park at the De Kromme Nol parking lot/bus station, 4261 AN in Wijk & Aalburg. The parking lot is located on the N831 and next to the N267.

Cycle from the parking lot toward junction 60.

Junction 97

On weekends (Friday and Saturday), the mobile artisanal eel smokehouse ‘t Tonnetje is here.

Junction 65

De Twee Gebroeders Windmill

Along the dike, you’ll pass the Molen De Twee Gebroeders. When it’s running, it’s open—definitely worth a visit. Grain is milled here on a professional basis. Watch and listen to miller Sven Verbeek via QRfgoed.

Be sure to stop by Bakkerij Hardeman, where you can sample authentic organic bread. Gerard and Suus will be happy to welcome you; you can come here for breakfast, lunch, or sandwiches. Tip: Try their Altena sausage roll.

Junction 62

The Honeybin

The Honeybin is located at 53 Veldstraat. This is where Albert and Anita Bin extract honey, and their little shop offers a wide selection of honey and bee products.

Just past junction 62 (100 meters from the route), you’ll find Buffelgaard Verschure. This farm has a milk bar that’s always open, as well as a small shop selling buffalo products and other local specialties. In this polder, you’ll cycle past many livestock farms.

Junction 66

Junction 67

After the forest path, bike 100 meters to the left (Midgraaf 34). Honey and seasonal products are often sold here.

Junction 53

At number 64 on Broeksestraat, there’s a street stall selling vegetables from the garden, apple juice, and walnuts.

Junction 57

After junction 57 at Raadhuisstraat 21B in Eethen, you can order colorful bouquets from Hanna Weijers for Saturdays via the website De kleurrijke tuin.

At the farm located at Molensteeg 5, there is a farm vending machine offering dairy products, eggs, soft drinks, and fruit.

Junction 59

Camping De Speeltol is a place to relax or stay for a while. At the Kapschuur, you can sit on the terrace and enjoy an ice cream, coffee and pastry, a drink, or lunch. At the gate, there’s also a stand selling honey from Wim Bax, the beekeeper from Eethen.

Junction 58

Junction 60

Tip: Bring your bike bags, including, for example, a cooler bag for chilled or frozen foods, small change, and your debit card. Posting photos? Share them with #Biesboschlinie and #Fietsenvoormijneten.

Would you like to visit more local gems where you can discover the tastiest regional products? Then check out the website or social media pages of “Fietsen voor m’n Eten – Altena Biesbosch.”

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What you will see

  • 60
  • 97
  • 65
  • 62
  • 66
  • 67
  • 53
  • 57
  • 59
  • 58

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