De Grote Ronde

The route

Six stages

1. 1

   Alphen aan den Rijn

   Departure from the Raadhuisstraat, onto the Oude Rijn.

2. 2

   Braassemermeer

   Via the Heimanswetering onto open water.

3. 3

   Swim stop

   Anchor down, swim ladder out. The water here is clean and deep enough.

4. 4

   The Kaag lakes

   Across the lakes.

5. 5

   Leiden

   Into the city over the Zijl.

6. 6

   Back to Alphen

   Along the Oude Rijn to the pier.