In Lingewaard, river landscapes meet history. The municipality lies in the eastern part of the Gelderland river region and is surrounded by the Waal and Nederrijn rivers. The UNESCO World Heritage Sites Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie and Roman Limes meet here; both have been World Heritage Sites since 2021. Fort Pannerden is part of the Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie. Water and historic traces give the region two distinct yet readily connected sides.
River Landscapes and Routes
Lingewaard’s green and scenic heritage includes floodplains, orchards, the Klompenpad in Ressen, the Linge and the Gendtse Polder. From the roof of Fort Pannerden, you can look out over the Waal, Rhine and Pannerdensch Kanaal. You can also explore the waterside landscape by bike: cycle along the Waal, the Pannerdensch Kanaal and the Linge.
Walks Through the Park and Countryside
In Lingewaard, you can hike along Klompenpaden. The short walks in Park Lingezegen range from 1.5 to 8 kilometres; the 11-kilometre Zeegsepad is the longer option and passes through the countryside around Ressen and Lent. This makes route length a specific point of difference to consider when planning your trip. In April 2025, Lingewaard was reported to have a completed walking network of nearly 150 kilometres; route coverage may change.
The Oude Postweg, a preserved section of the centuries-old former postal road between Arnhem and Nijmegen, also runs along the Zeegsepad. The road is another historic trace in the landscape. In Ressen, the Kasteelterrein, also known as Bos Idylle, preserves recreated foundation outlines of Huis te Ressen. The church in Ressen is considered one of the oldest churches in the Netherlands.
Castles and the History of Fortifications
Kasteel Doornenburg is a medieval castle with an upper and lower courtyard, connected by a wooden bridge. The lower courtyard and the walking path around the castle are open to visitors free of charge all year round. If you would also like to visit the interior, check the access arrangements before your trip. The first floor has an exhibition about the castle’s role during a turbulent period in history.
Fort Pannerden offers a different way to explore the history of the waterline. The canal tour includes a visit to one of seven casemates, or bunkers. Fortverhalen is a self-guided tour through the tunnel system. These offer different ways to explore: take in the view from the roof across several rivers and canals, visit a casemate or walk through the tunnels.
The Streekmuseum Lingewaard also focuses on local heritage: it promotes it through publications and by working with government bodies to protect it. There is no physical museum. A historical reenactment is part of the local traditions of the Huissense Gilden: every year on 29 June, they reenact the siege and relief of Huissen. Check the programme for the year of your trip.
Fruit and Activities at De Woerdt
Activities offered at De Woerdt include apple-picking days, tastings, outings and workshops. Check the specific dates and availability for your trip. Apples, pears, cherries, sour cherries and plums are sold at the Fruitbedrijf en Landgoedwinkel De Woerdt. You can discover the area’s fruit heritage not only in its orchards, but also through the produce available locally.
Discover more destinations: Huissen, Arnhem, Winterswijk, Culemborg, Neerijnen, Scherpenzeel, Lochem, Westervoort.
For the broader travel overview: Gelderland.
