The Linge is a river in the Betuwe that is 99.8 km long, which makes it one of the longest rivers that flow entirely within the Netherlands .
6-627: The river starts near the village of Doornenburg near the German border. A legend tells us that if pigs no longer forage at the castle of Doornenburg , the river will dry up. The Linge flows to Zoelen, a small village north of Tiel , and from there it meanders west through the Betuwe , to empty in the Boven Merwede near Gorinchem . Until Geldermalsen , the river is little more than a small, canalised stream. From Geldermalsen on, however, it takes
12-553: Is a popular destination for boaters. The banks of the river are important breeding grounds for waterfowl. This river used to be an important trade route in the olden days. This role has subsequently been taken over by the Rhine and Waal rivers. Railroad bridges (with nearest train station on the left and right bank): The river crosses seven motorways : The riverbanks in the Betuwe are lined with apple orchards, which makes them popular with tourists, particularly in spring when
18-526: Is located near the village. The village was first mentioned in the 9th century as Doronburc, and means fortified place and either thorns or the Doro (person)". Doornenburg developed on a ridge in the Early Middle Ages. Doornenburg Castle started in the 14th century as a castle in front of a large square. During the 15th and 16th century, the square was aligned with buildings. The outer bailey
24-408: The appearance of a real river complete with dikes and small floodplains. The Linge provides idyllic spots at old towns like Asperen and Leerdam as the picturesque city walls are still in place on the banks of the river. The river was once a branch of the river Waal , being cut off at Tiel in 1307 or thereabouts (some traces of this can still be seen). The river is navigable for small vessels and
30-553: The fruit trees are in blossom. In April, a walking tour is organised in support of the Red Cross, the so-called 'Rode Kruis Bloesemtocht'. [1] www.lingelandschap.nl 51°50′N 4°59′E / 51.833°N 4.983°E / 51.833; 4.983 Doornenburg Doornenburg is a village to the south east of Angeren in the municipality of Lingewaard , Gelderland, the Netherlands . Doornenburg Castle
36-528: Was constructed in the 15th century and is the largest of the Netherlands. The castle and its buildings were restored between 1937 and 1941 and returned to their medieval form. In 1945, it was severely damaged and restored between 1947 and 1968. In 1742, a fort was built on the Pannerdens Kanaal , however only fragments remain. In 1939, seven casemates were built near the fort. Doornenburg
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