
The water nerd part...
A few lasts comment on history... During World War II the Biesbosch was used by the Dutch to escape from the Germans. The vast network of narrow canals and soggy, difficult-to-access land made it the perfect hiding spot. Also, 5 beavers were successfully reintroduced to the Biesbosch in 1988 (apparently the last native beaver was clubbed to death in 1825). Today there are over 60 beaver dams in the Biesbosch.
Distance: 17.7 km (11 miles)
Duration: ~6 hours, including 1 of breaks
Weather: Sunny, windy, ~10 - 14 C