Monthly Archives: July 2023

Oud-IJmuiden

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Assignment 
Oud-IJmuiden once was called Nieuw-IJmuiden, a fishing district established after the opening of the North Sea Canal in 1876. Much of Oud-IJmuiden’s history disappeared during World War II and due to demolition in the reconstruction period. Stichting Verhalen Verbinden wants to show the history of Oud-IJmuiden in the landscape. To show something that is actually no longer there.

Created 
A 6.5-kilometre walking route with accompanying booklet has been created along vanished or changed and special places. This way, people can search for the soul of Oud-IJmuiden. Oud-IJmuiden wanted to profile itself as Rauw aan Zee: tough because of the port and industry. The design of the 26 panels reflects this. That is why we chose panels made of Corten steel, a material that becomes weathered and acquires a rusty brown colour through weathering. This way, the DNA of IJmuiden is reflected in the final product and thus in the landscape.      

Oud-IJmuiden consists of:

  • Digital walking route of 6,5 km in the RoutAbel app
  • Brochure with written route and content
  • 26 Corten steel lecterns with information panels (design, production and placement) alongside the walking route
  • Postcard

   

Customer
Municipality of IJmuiden
Foundation Verhalen Verbinden

Ontdek het Bunkerpad-paneel bunkerpad

Discover the Bunker trail

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Assignment
In the area between Fort Vechten and Fort Rijnauwen lies the Bunkerpad. This is a walking route along the bunkers that are part of the Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie. Few hikers know the story of the Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie, the largest national monument and became part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021. And even fewer know what role and function the bunkers on this Bunkerpad had. Therefore, the aim is to bring the story of the Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie, and in particular the Bunkerpad near Bunnik, to the attention of recreational users and residents of this area in an experiential way.

Created  
In June 2017, the Province of Utrecht launched the digital walk Discover the Bunkerpad in Bunnik in the RoutAbel app. This 6-kilometre route is specially designed for children aged 8 to 12 and their (grand)parents, to introduce them to part of the Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie while walking. This walk in the app brings the landscape, cultural heritage and stories to life. A ‘Crack the Code’ quiz is part of the route. With this, children can win a fun surprise.

The walking route Discover the Bunker trail consist of:

  • A digital walking route for children (8-12 years)
  • Information panels pointing walkers to the route
  • Promotional flyers, available at restaurants along the route and the Waterlinie Museum at Fort near Vechten
  • Realization of 4 metal boxes with numerical codes for the ‘Crack the Code’-quiz
  • Promotion on various websites
  • Follow-up: develop an inspirational spot on the Bunker trail in collaboration with entrepreneurs along the route

“this walk in the app playfully introduces children to cultural heritage. And as a parent, it is great to join the exploration.”
Mariette Pennarts, deputy of the Province of Utrecht

Customer
Province of Utrecht

Waterwerkenroute

Waterworks route

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Assignment
Inform visitors to the area of the Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie in an experiential way about this historic defence system. This is the largest national monument and nominated to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019.

Created
The Waterworks Cycle Route is already physically marked in the field, by using the existing cycle junction signs. We have developed the digital cycle route Waterworks Route in the RoutAbel app. It runs straight through the line landscape and past water and military structures, telling the stories and history of the line landscape. The cycle route also connects and enhances the military sites and provides visits to entrepreneurs along the way. Entrepreneurs are involved in arrangements and the promotion was done together with them.

De Waterwerkenroute consists of:

  • A cycle route of about 30 kilometres through the line landscape with 3 starting points in Culemborg, Nieuwegein and Vianen
  • A postcard intended to promote the route, which is available at every business along the route
  • A stamp card. The purpose of this stamp card is to further encourage people to cycle the route and visit the various businesses along the route. At each participating business, cyclists will receive a stamp. On returning a full stamp card, they will receive a gift.

Customer
Province of Utrecht

Liberation routes

Liberation Routes

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Assignment
2015 marked the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Achterhoek. World War II also left indelible traces here. The aim of this project is to keep memories alive and educate about events during the Second World War, especially among young people.

Created
We were asked to put the Liberation of the Achterhoek in the spotlight and turn it into a recreational tourist product. This is an extension in the Achterhoek to the existing Liberation Route concept with routes in regions such as Arnhem-Nijmegen and the Veluwe. In 11 impressive routes, you get to know the people and their stories. With leading roles for the victims and heroes of the past. So that we do not forget… and so that we continue to learn from the past.

Liberation Routes consists of:

    • 11 digital routes in the RoutAbel app
    • A promotional booklet about these routes
    • Translations of these routes and the booklet in English, German and Dutch

Customer
Foundation Achterhoek Toerisme

Wandelnetwerk Alblasserwaard-Vijfheerenlanden

Walking network Alblasserwaard-Vijfheerenlanden

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Assignment
The Alblasserwaard-Vijfheerenlanden area is home to four top locations, such as the windmills of Kinderdijk (on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1997) and Leerdam as a Glass City. Most tourists and recreationists visit one top location and then leave this region. The aim is of this project is to attract visitors from (one of) these places into the area, make them stay longer in this region and spend more.

Created 
To make the area more attractive, a junction network of almost 600 km of walking routes has been created. We installed junction posts, route signs and around 60 information panels along the route. On the information panels, we provide suggestions of beautiful walking routes via the junctions. Via a digital route planner or the walking map, you can also plan your own route.

   

We count visitor movements in the walking network by means of sensors to show the number of visitors. This provides insight into how many people move into the area and whether it is interesting to further expand the infrastructure.

Walking network Alblasserwaard-Vijfheerenlanden consists of:

  • Approximately 600 km of walking network (paved and unpaved)
  • Production and placement of over 60 information panels, junction signs and route signs
  • Production and construction of decks, bridges, crossovers, etc.
  • Production and construction of a rowing boat that acts as a ferry
  • 11 thematic digital routes in the RoutAbel app
  • Monitoring the number of users through sensors

    

“I regularly hike and organise walks with a group myself. I often then create my own combination of walking routes. If you are not familiar with the area, the walking route network is very useful for orientation. You can think of your ideal route from home. And if it works out that way, you can adjust the route again on the spot using the map and the junctions.“
Rien van den Berg, Association TeVoet

Customer
Regiobureau Alblasserwaard-Vijfheerenlanden

Walking at Rhijnhof

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Assignment
Encouraging people to take a walk around Rhijnhof cemetery in Leiden and showing them the historical value of the place in a respectful way.

Developed
A walking booklet describing a one-hour walk past monumental ancient trees with special stories about nature, the cemetery, various works of art and the place. The walking route gives an impression of the cemetery as a former estate, beautiful in nature with moments of contemplation.

Just outside the cemetery, two information panels have been placed with the aim of inviting walkers to visit the cemetery.

Walking at Rhijnhof consists of:

  • A walking booklet (available at the cemetery teahouse)
  • Two information panels with appealing content

  

Customer
Cemetery Rhijnhof

Knooppuntpaal

Realisation of route products

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We not only come up with concepts, but we also execute them; from idea to concrete final product. This can involve the entire project from A to Z.

Or we carry out a part, for example the production of physical elements or a digital RoutAbel route. Whatever the customer wishes. We also work on already existing plans, such as the construction of a walking or cycling network.

Examples

Concept- & product development

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It starts with the basics, with the question of the customer’s demand. We try to get the most important goal clear: what does the customer really want? 

We then develop a suitable concept. In this process, the end use comes first. Whether we are constructing a walking network, developing a thematic, digital RoutAbel route or supervising the marketing of a tourist region. We do everything we can to connect to the motives of this end user in order to give him an optimal experience.

Mees Drabbe

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The youngest of our team. Mees too is active for AbelLeisure during holidays. At the office, where he assembles signs and brackets, or somewhere in the fresh air to survey a walking network. His greatest passion is football. At Sportclub Lochem, he plays in the JO16-1 , trains pupils and whistles their matches. And then he also manages to make time for gaming with his friends!

Mijlpalen Alphen aan den Rijn

Milestone Alphen aan den Rijn

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Assignment
In the municipality of Alphen aan de Rijn, numerous archaeological sites from the Roman Limes period have been excavated and are still present. However, much of the Roman history is still buried and unseeable. The aim of this project is to tell something about the history in this landscape. So that recreants, tourists and travellers are informed about the historical value of the place.

Created
The concept consists of milestones, a reference to the Roman Period, on which the story of Roman history and excavations is told. Panels are attached to the milestones, and on these panels you can read more about the location of the milestone and the role it played in the Roman Period. These milestones fit right in with the Limes atmosphere.

     

Milestones Alphen aan de Rijn consists of:

  • 4 milestones in the municipality of Alphen aan de Rijn (writing texts, finding suitable images)
  • Design and production of the information panels

Customer
Municipalities Alphen aan de Rijn, Nieuwkoop and Zoeterwoude