Fun and Carefree Route

33 mi/53 km – Cycle along centuries-old roads built on peatland quays, towpaths and cycle paths that run right through the polder.

Departing from the city of Gouda, you cycle into the Krimpenerwaard within 10 minutes and immerse yourself in the polder landscape between the rivers Lek, Hollandsche IJssel and the idyllic Vlist. You also cycle through villages such as Gouderak, Krimpen aan den IJssel, Krimpen aan de Lek and Stolwijk.

View the map and directions here.

Cheese Valley

Cheese Valley, a unique area in the middle of the Groene Hart region. It is made up of four municipalities with special stories and experiences and, above all, it’s the heart and origin of real cheese, Holland’s yellow gold. Listen to the story below.

Check out below what else there is to do in the area.