Tiengemetenroute(Tiengemetenroute)

This cycle route continues Oud-Beijerland, Nieuw-Beijerland and Zuid-Beijerland. You pass numerous beautiful dikes, fields and creeks. Take Zuid-Beijerland the ferry to on Tiengemeten to come.

The area where now Oud-Beijerland in 1557 became habitable. The Count Lamoral of Egmond raised the rights for this area and founded the village of Beijerland in 1559. The village is named after the wife of the count, Sabina of Bavaria.Because in the new polder a village with almost the same name was founded, Nieuw-Beijerland, Beijerland got the name Oud-Beijerland. Later a village was founded in the south of the Hoeksche Waard named Zuid-Beijerland. Tip: after 20 km from Oud-Beijerland you arrive at the ferry for the crossing to the natural island Tiengemeten which is managed by Natural Monuments. In 2006, Tienge..

The area where now Oud-Beijerland in 1557 became habitable. The Count Lamoral of Egmond raised the rights for this area and founded the village of Beijerland in 1559. The village is named after the wife of the count, Sabina of Bavaria.Because in the new polder a village with almost the same name was founded, Nieuw-Beijerland, Beijerland got the name Oud-Beijerland. Later a village was founded in the south of the Hoeksche Waard named Zuid-Beijerland. Tip: after 20 km from Oud-Beijerland you arrive at the ferry for the crossing to the natural island Tiengemeten which is managed by Natural Monuments. In 2006 Tiengemeten transformed from agricultural land to nature.On the south side is a hole dug in the dike; A large part of the island is now under daily influence of the river. Further on the water stands still and creates a vast swamp.In the oldest polder of the island, Natural Monuments restores the ancient cultural landscape. On Tiengemeten besides nature you will also find some museums. For the children, play nature is a must!