The goal of the Struinen en Vorsen Foundation is to promote the agricultural cultural landscape of the Green Heart in a sustainable manner by offering experiential activities that highlight recreational, cultural, and scenic values. Local products and art are also part of this.
Exploration Pointsare locations where there’s something for everyone, young and old alike: farmhouse cheese tastings, fun workshops, picnicking on the water, polder games, museum visits, or relaxing at a sidewalk café. Discovery Pointsare spots along the route that tell a story about nature, the landscape, local heritage, or a notable local figure.
This foundation has created many different walking, biking, and boating routes with various themes, which can be viewed and downloaded on the website.
The following 12 bike routes are in Gouda ( and the surrounding area);
- Krimpenerwaard Food Expedition (22 km, 2 hours)
- Grinding and Turning (22 km, 2 hours)
- Picnic Route (23 km, 2 hours)
- Rich in Water (23 km, 2 hours)
- Gouwe Wierick Food Expedition (24 km, 2 hours)
- Mildew Ladybug Trail (24 km, 2 hours)
- Millers' Route (31 km, 3 hours)
- Cow, Cheese & Bird (36 km, 3 hours)
- Cheese to Beer Route (36 km, 3 hours)
- Golden Age Triangle Route (45 km, 4 hours)
- Cultural Hub Route (66 km, 6 hours)
- Waterline Experience Route (284 km, 18 hours)
Click on one of the routes, hop on your bike, and let yourself be amazed by the beauty of Gouda and its surroundings!