Vlist river, South Holland Province, The Netherlands
5.0 (1 review) Spent Ranking #1 in Vlist Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Enchanting
Just 10 km in length, but one of the loveliest rivers in the Dutch polder landscape, flows between Schoonhoven and Haastrecht. In the past it served as a transport route to Utrecht. Nowadays the river is still a crucial waterway to drain superfluous water from the adjacent polders. The east bank of the Vlist is best for hiking or cycling as there is no car traffic allowed. Some farms sell their produce such as cheese or fruit along the way. It is possible to rent canoes in Schoonhoven and row to Haastrecht. In winter the river is great for ice skating. From Rotterdam to cycle along the Lek north bank to Schoonhoven, hence north along the Vlist and back west along the Hollandse IJssel north bank to Gouda and back south to Rotterdam is a pleasant loop during all seasons. It is about 75 km and one of my standard excursions.
Address
between Haastrecht and Schoonhoven, Vlist, The Netherlands.
Current local date and time now
Friday, May 10, 2024, 10:57
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