Oude Rijn Towpath
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The Oude Rijn Towpath is a historic path that winds along the Old Rhine, originally constructed in the 17th century to tow barges. These barges were unmanned boats pulled upstream by a rope, often attached to a horse or a person. The path ran from Leiden to Utrecht and was a vital link for the transport of goods and people.
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•August 7, 2025
Wonderfully quiet towpath on the south side of the Oude Rijn. Sometimes watch out for the residents who are swimming!
translated by•July 18, 2022
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