Rotterdam-exploration 06: to Gouda and back (27.08.2017)

© Helwig Hauser

© Helwig Hauser

Note that this track has been created from memory, i.e., it was not recorded automatically.

Trip Summary

This sixth exploration of Rotterdam by bike brought me to the northeast of Rotterdam, in particular to Gouda. I cycled first towards the east (into the direction of Kralingse Plas), but turned left once I had crossed the Rotte. Then, I was basically following the Rotte into northeastern direction all the way to Rottemere, where I departed from the main cycling route (which leads further north) and crossed over to Zevenhuizen. From there, I continued into northeastern direction, crossing the highway A12, also, until I came to Waddinxveen. There, I changed into eastern direction, which brought me to Reeuwijk, right next to the lakes north of Gouda. I then circled 's-Gravenbroek in the north, before I crossed between Elfhoeven and Kleine Elfhoeven towards the south and Gouda. The old center of Gouda is really very nice and definitely worth a visit! I then continued into southwestern direction in order to get to the norther side of the IJssel (Hollandsche IJssel). After a little directional hick-up, I found my way and continued along the river into the direction of Rotterdam (roughly). After a somewhat longer ride along the river, I left it south of Capelle aan den IJssel. Along 's-Gravenweg I then found a nice biking path towards the center of Rotterdam.

Photos

Selected photos are available as Google photo album.

Useful Resources

See also the FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway.