The water-rich region around Wijk bij Duurstede
Wijk bij Duurstede, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Cycling route: 114914
Provided by: route.nl
58.7 km
1034 kcal
18 m
Description
Around Wijk bij Duurstede you drive through a region where several waterways meet. First you explore the Langbroek area. There used to be many swamp forests here. The reclamation via waterways and ditches created the characteristic landscape through which you now drive. On the outskirts of Amerongen you can take a look at the castle, which originally dates from 1680. You cross the Lower Rhine, after which you cross the Betuwe. You can relax while cycling along the fields and orchards. You cross the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal via the Princess Marijke locks. From the dike you have a beautiful view over the Lek and the floodplains. Further on you cross the river with a ferry. Via the town of Wijk bij Duurstede you drive back to Landwinkel and Schenkerij De Kersenhut.
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Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landwinkel en Schenkerij De Kersenhut (Groenewoudseweg, 3945 BC, Wijk bij Duurstede, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
13 | 13 (3962EH, Wijk bij Duurstede, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 1.46 km | |
9 | 9 (3941MB, Wijk bij Duurstede, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 5.55 km | |
10 | 10 (3956NS, Utrechtse Heuvelrug, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 9.32 km | |
11 | 11 (Bremweg, 3956NL, Utrechtse Heuvelrug, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 10.10 km | |
18 | 18 (3956RN, Utrechtse Heuvelrug, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 12.59 km |
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