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This beautiful historic lock has regulated the water flow between the Drongelens Canal and the polders between Vlijmen and 's-Hertogenbosch for over a century. During high water, the lock ensures we stay dry, while during dry weather, it allows water to flow into the area beyond. A true gem in the field of water management. The lock has been completely renovated and reopened on April 10, 2025. Thanks to the restoration, the lock can continue to play an important role in the future. When the water level in the Drongelens Canal rises, the lock is closed manually to prevent flooding. This last happened at the end of 2023, during high water. This prevented high water from flowing from the canal into the polders south of Vlijmen. During drier periods, this inlet system ensures that these polders are supplied with water. Water from the Drongelens Canal fills the ditches and streams. Source: www.aaenmaas.nl

This electric pumping station was commissioned in 1936 by then-dike reeve H.C. de Jongh. Two memorial plaques on the pumping station commemorate the two previous (steam) pumping stations. The pumping station was modernized in 1998. Today, it is controlled by a computer in Druten.

A very beautiful fortified town

Measure the water level.

Watch out for the finger, this is the maximum height the water can reach before the Zaltbommers get wet feet🤔

Simply beautiful asphalt to drive on.

Very friendly skipper and nice ferry!

Drunen Dunes