Campanile Hotel & Restaurant Gorinchem

Walk from the center of the village of Spijk along the river Linge and through the Lingebos.

Beautiful tour around the meandering river Linge. The river is known for the many fruit orchards and other wild flowers that bloom here in the spring. Almost the entire route runs over the dikes along the river, from where you can enjoy beautiful views. You drive up to the height of Leerdam, a good place for a break. The way back runs on the south side of the river, via Heukelum.

Hiking trail between the Gorinchem and Dordrecht Stadspolders train stations, along the river Merwede and the edge of the Biesbosch. Note: this trail crosses the water twice by ferry (these sail all year round). Nice hike between the two train stations, around the river Merwede. The trail leaves Gorinchem behind via the beautiful nature reserve De Avelingen, best known for the many birds, and butterflies in the summer. After a stretch over the dike to Hardinxveld it is time to take the...

The Arkel route runs from the fortified town of Gorinchem to Arkel, along the Line and the Merwede Canal. The Arkel route is a hiking trail of the ANWB starting from Gorinchem train station. Gorinchem is a special fortified town with exceptionally well-preserved ramparts from 1600. This route can easily be extended with the fortified walk. The canals around the ramparts are fed by the Linge. The Arkel route runs along the winding river to Arkel. The way back to Gorinchem runs over the green...

OV-Stapper Fort Vuren runs between the Gorinchem and Leerdam train stations, past various works of the New Dutch Waterline. This trail runs through an open river and polder landscape, where many traces of the Dutch Waterline can be seen. Gorinchem is an old fortified town on the banks of the Upper Merwede. The route starts on the ramparts, past the old city gates and windmill. The path to Fort Vuren runs over the dike along the Waal. The fortress was part of the New Dutch Waterline. Today it...