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Netherlands
Gelderland
Lingewaal

Heukelum Castle – Cable Ferry Over the Linge loop from Leerdam

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Hiking trails & Routes
Netherlands
Gelderland
Lingewaal

Heukelum Castle – Cable Ferry Over the Linge loop from Leerdam

Moderate

4.6

(63)

315

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Heukelum Castle – Cable Ferry Over the Linge loop from Leerdam

03:55

15.5km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

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After 7.97 km for 46 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.07 km

Galgenwiel

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the Gallows Wheel, a large puddle formed after a dike breach by drifting ice.

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2

2.90 km

Appeltjesdijk

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At the house to the right beautiful path behind Heukelum Castle

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3.49 km

Heukelum Castle

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Heukelum Castle, originally called Merckenburg, is located just outside the historic fortified town of Heukelum on the border of Gelderland and South Holland. It was built shortly before 1286 by …

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7.73 km

Deck paths along the Linge

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7.96 km

Cable Ferry Over the Linge

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A self-service cable ferry to cross a branch of the Linge.

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8.02 km

by boat to the other side

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9.57 km

A bridge to cross a small body of water.

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14.8 km

At Asperen there is a special lock complex in the river Linge that was of crucial importance for the New Dutch Waterline. In the event of a threat of war, …

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15.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.54 km

4.69 km

2.95 km

1.27 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.79 km

4.58 km

2.48 km

2.35 km

1.25 km

101 m

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

12°C

67 %

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