Views along the Waal near Nijmegen

From Lent, cycle to the Snelbinder, the bridge over the Waal River built especially for pedestrians and cyclists. From the bridge, you'll have a beautiful view of the iconic Waalkade. After a tour through Nijmegen's historic center, you'll pass the Looijenga Chocolaterie bakery. Stop here to enjoy a delicious pastry or bonbon. You'll cycle through the old Valkhof Park, where you'll find the Barbarossa ruins, a centuries-old remnant of the demolished Valkhof Castle. Further on, you'll enter the Gelderse Poort. From the dike, you'll cycle for many kilometers along the floodplains on both sides of the Waal River, enjoying the peace and quiet and the beautiful nature. Rejuvenate with a meal at the welcoming Van der Valk Hotel Nijmegen-Lent.