Linge Lock at Fort Asperen – Zuidwal Leerdam loop from Heukelum

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Linge Lock at Fort Asperen – Zuidwal Leerdam loop from Heukelum

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Linge Lock at Fort Asperen – Zuidwal Leerdam loop from Heukelum

03:42

14.7km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Lingegebied & Diefdijk-Zuid

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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755 m

Water Control Structure in Lingegebied & Diefdijk-Zuid

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A bridge to cross a small body of water.

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5.32 km

Fan sluices at Asperen (New Dutch Waterline)

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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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5.66 km

Linge Lock at Fort Asperen

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The Lingesluis at Fort Asperen is located in a historical and natural area where the river Linge and the old fort meet. This lock plays a role in the water …

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7.48 km

Galgenwiel

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

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8.90 km

Yacht Harbor Woudrichem

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Simply beautiful, great picture

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8.92 km

Zuidwal Leerdam

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Until 1870 Leerdam was completely moated, walled and walled. Only the Zuidwal remains. The small mouse towers are special. These are small tower houses built in 1738. Today, these towers …

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10.7 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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13.1 km

Serene Pond

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14.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.59 km

4.48 km

2.60 km

1.91 km

103 m

Surfaces

5.58 km

3.49 km

2.60 km

1.73 km

697 m

571 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 15 October

19°C

11°C

86 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

June 30, 2024,Langs de Linge: Leerdam, Heukelum en Asperen

Beautiful route! Partly via a clog path. Departure and end point is Leerdam station.

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March 14, 2026,Meckenburgse(klompen)pad

Merckenburg Clog Path around Heukelum and Asperen. It was quite slippery with the heavy rain of the last few days.

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October 21, 2025,Merckenburgse(klompen)pad

Today, in the autumn weather, I walked a 16km wooden shoe path called the Merckenburgsepad. Luckily, all the wet weather of the past few days kept the slippery and sliding going. The path passes the most beautiful spots in Asperen and Heukelum. And along the way, there were several views of Merckenburg Castle.

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September 22, 2024,Vlonderpaden – Trekveer rondtocht vanuit Asperen

there is a ferry in the route, I don't know if it is available all year round. the very last part is no longer correct, overgrown, but just follow the arrows of the route parallel to the komoot route. beautiful route. Note no catering on the route

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November 7, 2025,Merckenburgsepad (klompenpad)

What a treat to be able to walk in this weather today. A nice route, but this won't be my favorite "klompenpad" (a type of wooden shoe path). The surroundings were new to us and certainly varied. Unfortunately, about 35% of the route was paved (asphalt), which felt less pleasant, but on the other hand, the rest of the route …

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August 14, 2023,De Linge, Asperen en Heukelum

A suggested route from Komoot along the beautiful river De Linge. Route goes over gravel, grass and a quiet asphalt road. A passage was difficult to pass through overgrown undergrowth. Route partly through the Staatsbosbeheer area and over Landgoed Heerlijkheid Heukelum.

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April 9, 2024,25 Het Land van de Betuwe

Put on your walking shoes and join us on an adventure in the beautiful Betuwe! In this walk we take you on a wonderful walk from Asperen to Heukelum and back. Along the way we enjoy the idyllic landscape, picturesque villages and rich history.
Our walk starts in atmospheric Asperen, with its cozy streets and located on the Linge. We …

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