Breezy cycle route along the floodplains
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.
| Directions | Distance | Total distance | |
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Start: Rijnbandijk 38, 4041 EE Neder-Betuwe | 47.6 KM | |
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From
91
to
25
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3017 M | 3 KM | |
| Head south on Markstraat | 2.9 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Bonegraafseweg | 85 M | ||
| You are now at section 25 | 0 M | ||
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From
25
to
2
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956 M | 1 KM | |
| Head south on Lagecampseweg | 411 M | ||
| Turn right onto Lagecampseweg | 365 M | ||
| Turn left onto Oude Dijk | 180 M | ||
| You are now at section 02 | 0 M | ||
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From
2
to
44
|
2808 M | 2.8 KM | |
| Head west on Oude Dijk | 60 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Waalbandijk | 2.7 KM | ||
| You are now at section 44 | 0 M | ||
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From
44
to
51
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2465 M | 2.5 KM | |
| Head northwest on Waalbandijk | 8 M | ||
| Make a slight left to stay on Waalbandijk | 2.2 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Dorpsstraat | 271 M | ||
| You are now at section 51 | 0 M | ||
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From
51
to
50
|
831 M | 0.8 KM | |
| Head west on Keizerstraat | 831 M | ||
| You are now at section 50 | 0 M | ||
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From
50
to
85
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2624 M | 2.6 KM | |
| Head south on Zondagsestraatje | 1.2 KM | ||
| Keep right onto Waalbandijk | 1.4 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Hogeveldseweg | 64 M | ||
| You are now at section 85 | 0 M | ||
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From
85
to
86
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5169 M | 5.2 KM | |
| Head north on Hogeveldseweg | 320 M | ||
| Turn left onto Ooisestraat | 364 M | ||
| Turn left onto Prins Willem-Alexanderweg | 2.6 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Hogeweg | 1.3 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Sportlaan | 587 M | ||
| You are now at section 86 | 0 M | ||
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From
86
to
87
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2554 M | 2.6 KM | |
| Head east on Waalbandijk | 1.5 KM | ||
| Continue straight | 371 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Waalbandijk | 641 M | ||
| You are now at section 87 | 0 M | ||
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From
87
to
59
|
2200 M | 2.2 KM | |
| Head east on Waalbandijk | 759 M | ||
| Keep left onto Waalbandijk | 1.4 KM | ||
| You are now at section 59 | 0 M | ||
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From
59
to
13
|
2007 M | 2 KM | |
| Head east on Waalbandijk | 2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 13 | 0 M | ||
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From
13
to
67
|
2033 M | 2 KM | |
| Head north on Veerdam | 296 M | ||
| Take the ferry | 380 M | ||
| Continue left onto Veersteiger | 15 M | ||
| Continue right onto Oude Veerweg | 1.3 KM | ||
| You are now at section 67 | 0 M | ||
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From
67
to
16
|
3390 M | 3.4 KM | |
| Head southeast on Waalbandijk | 3.4 KM | ||
| You are now at section 16 | 0 M | ||
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From
16
to
18
|
1875 M | 1.9 KM | |
| Head north on Kerkstraat | 1.9 KM | ||
| You are now at section 18 | 0 M | ||
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From
18
to
53
|
2242 M | 2.2 KM | |
| Head east on Boelenhamsestraat | 1.7 KM | ||
| Turn right to stay on Boelenhamsestraat | 523 M | ||
| You are now at section 53 | 0 M | ||
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From
53
to
52
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2338 M | 2.3 KM | |
| Head northeast on Englaan | 669 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Dorpsstraat | 290 M | ||
| Turn right onto Molenstraat | 962 M | ||
| Turn left onto Heldringstraat | 417 M | ||
| You are now at section 52 | 0 M | ||
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From
52
to
51
|
1659 M | 1.7 KM | |
| Head southeast on Heldringstraat | 21 M | ||
| Make a slight left | 22 M | ||
| Turn left | 5 M | ||
| Make a slight left | 15 M | ||
| Turn left | 7 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Knoppersweg | 745 M | ||
| Turn right onto Lipperstpad | 383 M | ||
| Make a slight right to stay on Lipperstpad | 30 M | ||
| Turn right onto Nijburgsestraat | 431 M | ||
| You are now at section 51 | 0 M | ||
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From
51
to
50
|
1713 M | 1.7 KM | |
| Head northwest on Bredeweg | 1.1 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Knoppersweg (N836) | 613 M | ||
| You are now at section 50 | 0 M | ||
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From
50
to
95
|
183 M | 0.2 KM | |
| Head northwest on Knoppersweg (N836) | 183 M | ||
| You are now at section 95 | 0 M | ||
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From
95
to
19
|
5161 M | 5.2 KM | |
| Head southwest on Randwijkse Rijndijk | 5.2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 19 | 0 M | ||
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From
19
to
94
|
874 M | 0.9 KM | |
| Head west on Rijnbandijk | 874 M | ||
| You are now at section 94 | 0 M | ||
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From
94
to
92
|
1324 M | 1.3 KM | |
| Head northwest on Rijnbandijk | 1.3 KM | ||
| You are now at section 92 | 0 M | ||
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From
92
to
91
|
204 M | 0.2 KM | |
| Head west on Rijnbandijk | 204 M | ||
| You are now at section 91 | 0 M |