Tiel, Druten, Ochten

Discover the beauty of the Betuwe with this cycle route over the dikes along the Waal. You’ll soon pass through the charming village of Ochten. From here, you cycle towards the historic city of Tiel, where you cross to Wamel with a short ferry ride. The route then takes you along dikes to Boven-Leeuwen, after which you head for Druten. Here, you cross the Waal again to complete your ride where you started: in Opheusden. During your ride along the Waal, you’ll enjoy views over the water-rich meadows beside the river. These floodplains, essential to Dutch water management, serve as natural overflow areas and give the river more space during high water.

As you’ve come to expect from us, you’ll find lovely stops along the way to complete your ride. In Ochten, you’ll find the Verschzaak, an authentic farm shop in the old stables, now home to a wide range of local products. The Verschzaak is known for its daily fresh deliveries from the region, contributing to a strong local chain in the Betuwe. Another cultural gem is the Flipje & Regional Museum in Tiel, where you can learn about the history of jam icon Flipje and the heritage of Tiel. These stopovers add a unique local character to this beautiful cycle route and offer a glimpse into the rich agricultural and cultural heritage of the region.

Cycle along the dikes, pass charming villages and vast floodplains, and discover the flavours of the Betuwe. The route leads you to lovely spots and interesting stops. If you’re coming by car, parking is no problem; start your route at Recreation Park De Markplas in Opheusden or at De Verschzaak in Ochten, where there’s plenty of parking to begin your ride.

Note: The ferry between Druten and Dodewaard operates only during the cycling season (end of April to early October, sailing times vary by month). Not running? From junction 59 at Druten, follow 87–86. At 86, cross the Prins Willem-Alexander Bridge and follow: 85–50–51–52–44 (and optionally on to 02–43–67). This detour adds 12 km to the route.