A war memorial in the village, the Liniepad from Papsluis to Woudrichem, and nearby Fort Bakkerskil each offer a different focus for a stay in Nieuwendijk. You can explore the area through its landscapes, waterline history or an evening at Xinix. These outings appeal to different interests and do not need to be combined into a single route.
Walking trails with different highlights
The Liniepad starts at Papsluis in Nieuwendijk and ends in the fortified town of Woudrichem. The 9.9-kilometre walking trail passes the southernmost forts of the Hollandse Waterlinies. With its named destination in Woudrichem, it can be seen as a walk between two places. The Rondje Nieuwendijk/Uppel route offers a different focus: views of polders bordering De Biesbosch National Park. Here, the landscape takes centre stage.
If you choose walks according to their highlights, these details offer clear guidance: forts and the destination of Woudrichem shape the Liniepad; Rondje Nieuwendijk/Uppel focuses on the polder landscape by the national park. The routes therefore differ not only in name, but also in the landscape experience described.
Fort Bakkerskil and trails in the surrounding area
The historic Fort Bakkerskil is on Kildijk, north of Nieuwendijk and southeast of Werkendam. It was built in 1879 as part of the Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie. It offers a distinct way to explore the history of the waterline. From the fort, you can walk and cycle through the countryside around Nieuwendijk and the Biesbosch.
The Rondje Fort Bakkerskil circular walk leads from the fort along the Oostwaardpad, past fields and the Bakkerskil stream. After heavy rain, the unpaved paths can become muddy. Dogs are not allowed on this circular walk. Bear this restriction in mind when planning; after heavy rain, it is worth checking local trail conditions.
Outings around the fort can be distinguished by the activity you have in mind: the circular walk is described as passing fields and the Bakkerskil; in addition, walking and cycling trips through the surrounding countryside and the Biesbosch are possible from the fort. For your planning, it helps to consider these as different options and to take the circular walk’s trail conditions into account, especially after heavy rain.
Papsluis, the memorial and Xinix
Papsluis dates back to 1815. It is an inlet sluice that could be used to flood the land in the event of a threat. The structure illustrates a historic function of the waterline. The war memorial in Nieuwendijk tells another part of the village’s history: a bronze sculpture shows two grieving figures, one seated and one standing, on a natural stone plinth. The memorial commemorates the civilian victims who died during the years of occupation.
Xinix adds a live music venue as another highlight. It is in Nieuwendijk, on the A27 between Utrecht and Breda, near the Nieuwendijk exit. The Nieuwendijk, Rijksweg A27 bus stop is practically right outside the entrance. If Xinix is part of your plans, you can use these location details for orientation and check the relevant bus connection and timetable in advance.
At Xinix Club Nights, people dance to genres such as house, techno and disco, as well as at 90s, Foute and 70s/80s parties. If you want to attend a particular event, check the dates before your trip. This lets you treat the Club Nights concept as a separate evening activity, apart from the walks and historic sites.
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