Cycling route: Cow Cheese Route Rotterdam - Gouda 57km
Cycling between Rotterdam and Gouda through the Krimpenerwaard
Cow Cheese Route: Discover the Krimpenerwaard.
Close by, between Rotterdam and Gouda, lies what is perhaps the best-kept secret in the Netherlands: the Krimpenerwaard. An area with unparalleled charm and character, where visitors can relax in an oasis of peace and space. The Krimpenerwaard is surprisingly versatile. Everyone can enjoy the beautiful Dutch peat meadow landscape, nature, various recreational areas, and, of course, charming villages and historic towns. It is an area for endless cycling, walking, and boating.
Enjoy!
On a bike, visitors can enjoy grazing cows and meadow birds on the long meadows with flower-filled ditch banks, with a monumental farm in the distance. Nature lovers and birdwatchers can take a detour at various points along the route to visit the meadow nature and the many birds that can be found there. The route passes through villages such as Stolwijk, Ouderkerk aan den IJssel, and the historic city of Gouda. Along the way, sample the hospitality of local businesses: buy cheese, honey, eggs, and other products from the farmer, or discover regional dishes in one of the cozy restaurants.
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