Volkerak Locks – Oude Dame Drawbridge and Lock loop from Fijnaart

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Volkerak Locks – Oude Dame Drawbridge and Lock loop from Fijnaart

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Volkerak Locks – Oude Dame Drawbridge and Lock loop from Fijnaart

03:49

67.0km

80m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 10.4 km for 30 m

After 14.1 km for 40 m

After 29.1 km for 7 m

After 50.1 km for 10 m

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8.84 km

Fort de Hel

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Fort de Hel is a fort located a few hundred meters northwest of Helwijk. It was part of the Defence Line of the Hollandsch Diep and the Volkerak.

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10.6 km

View of the Volkerak Locks

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There is a coming and going of many ships. Commercial shipping but also pleasure craft

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10.9 km

Volkerak Locks

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Bridge over the Haringvliet, a nice climb

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14.2 km

Haringvliet Bridge and Locks

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And a beautiful view over various locks

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17.8 km

Numansdorp Marina

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Two benches and a nice set of steps to take a break and watch the many boats in Numansdorp's marina. Right across from restaurant 't Schippershuis.

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23.4 km

Klemsedijk Cycle Path

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Nice asphalt bike path around a small raised dike. Nicely sheltered by the trees on both sides of the path. From here you can dive straight into the Hoeksche Waard!

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29.1 km

Oude Dame Drawbridge and Lock

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Lock and beautiful steel drawbridge from 1908.

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38.9 km

Cycle Path Along the Dordtse Kil

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A separate dyke cycle path has been constructed on the Wieldrechtse Zeedijk along the Dordtse Kil: the F551. This cycle path connects the seaport of Dordrecht with the Rijksstraatweg to …

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