If you love a relaxing cycle route, then this one is an excellent choice! Let yourself be carried along the beautiful Lek, an imposing river with vast floodplains that form a unique area at high tide. Several interesting stops await you along the way, making this tour not only good for the legs, but also for the curious mind. During your cycling route, enjoy the historical splendour of the area, where you will pass some imposing forts, a stately castle and an atmospheric windmill. Take Heemstede Castle, for example, which had its origins in 1645. Unfortunately, the castle fell prey to neglect and burned down in 1987. Fortunately, parts of the valuable interior were saved and have now been given a place of honour in the rebuilt castle, bringing history to life in a special way. The cycle route takes you through the province of Utrecht, known for its diversity and beauty. It is a region that not only hosts historical gems, but also offers culinary delights. Discover local delicacies and enjoy the hospitality this province has to offer. And as a bonus, you'll also pick up a bit of Gelderland along the way, which only adds to the variety of your trip. For those wishing to shorten the route, the option of crossing the Lek by ferry at junction 52 or 42 offers a convenient option.
Directions | Distance | Total distance | |
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Start: Sint Nicolaasstraat , 3401 BS IJsselstein | 56.6 KM | |
From
81
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53
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306 M | 0.3 KM | |
Head southwest on IJsselstraat | 306 M | ||
You are now at section 53 | 0 M | ||
From
53
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82
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313 M | 0.3 KM | |
Head southwest on Schuttersgracht | 257 M | ||
Turn left onto Benschopperstraat | 56 M | ||
You are now at section 82 | 0 M | ||
From
82
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44
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1107 M | 1.1 KM | |
Head southwest on Benschopperstraat | 3 M | ||
Continue onto Basiliekpad | 4 M | ||
Turn left | 533 M | ||
Continue onto Hogebiezen | 114 M | ||
Turn right onto Willem van Oranjeplein | 99 M | ||
Turn right onto Baronieweg | 12 M | ||
Turn right onto Hogebiezendijk | 342 M | ||
You are now at section 44 | 0 M | ||
From
44
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7
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1875 M | 1.9 KM | |
Head south on Hogebiezendijk | 361 M | ||
Continue straight | 936 M | ||
Continue onto Biezendijk | 578 M | ||
You are now at section 07 | 0 M | ||
From
7
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8
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689 M | 0.7 KM | |
Head northeast | 689 M | ||
You are now at section 08 | 0 M | ||
From
8
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9
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93 M | 0.1 KM | |
Head southeast on Lage Dijk-Zuid | 93 M | ||
You are now at section 09 | 0 M | ||
From
9
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43
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1290 M | 1.3 KM | |
Head northeast on Lekdijk | 868 M | ||
Turn right | 25 M | ||
Turn left onto Lekdijk West | 148 M | ||
Continue straight | 249 M | ||
You are now at section 43 | 0 M | ||
From
43
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25
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188 M | 0.2 KM | |
Head northeast on Lekboulevard | 188 M | ||
You are now at section 25 | 0 M | ||
From
25
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20
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452 M | 0.5 KM | |
Head east on Lekboulevard | 452 M | ||
You are now at section 20 | 0 M | ||
From
20
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10
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928 M | 0.9 KM | |
Head south on Veerweg | 220 M | ||
Take the ferry Nieuwegein - Vianen | 194 M | ||
Continue straight | 65 M | ||
Make a slight right onto Buitenstad | 449 M | ||
You are now at section 10 | 0 M | ||
From
10
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11
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367 M | 0.4 KM | |
Head northeast on Zomerdijk | 367 M | ||
You are now at section 11 | 0 M | ||
From
11
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12
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2892 M | 2.9 KM | |
Head east on Brugdijk | 221 M | ||
Turn left onto Lekdijk | 145 M | ||
Turn right to stay on Lekdijk | 2.5 KM | ||
You are now at section 12 | 0 M | ||
From
12
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13
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3515 M | 3.5 KM | |
Head southeast on Lekdijk | 3.5 KM | ||
You are now at section 13 | 0 M | ||
From
13
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40
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1726 M | 1.7 KM | |
Head east on Lekdijk | 1.4 KM | ||
Turn right to stay on Lekdijk | 337 M | ||
You are now at section 40 | 0 M | ||
From
40
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41
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2074 M | 2.1 KM | |
Head southeast on Goilberdingerdijk | 2.1 KM | ||
You are now at section 41 | 0 M | ||
From
41
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42
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1901 M | 1.9 KM | |
Head southeast on Goilberdingerdijk | 1.3 KM | ||
Turn left onto Kanonnenpoort | 68 M | ||
Make a slight right onto Ronde Haven | 198 M | ||
Make a slight left onto Kleine Buitenom | 319 M | ||
Keep right onto Kleine Buitenom | 53 M | ||
You are now at section 42 | 0 M | ||
From
42
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33
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280 M | 0.3 KM | |
Head southeast on Havendijk | 151 M | ||
Make a slight left onto Tollenstraat | 129 M | ||
You are now at section 33 | 0 M | ||
From
33
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14
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191 M | 0.2 KM | |
Head northeast on Slotstraat | 191 M | ||
You are now at section 14 | 0 M | ||
From
14
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19
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3710 M | 3.7 KM | |
Head northeast on Het Voorburg | 39 M | ||
Make a slight right onto Elisabethdreef | 347 M | ||
Turn left onto van Pallandtdreef | 380 M | ||
Make a slight right onto Lange Dreef | 464 M | ||
Turn right onto Honddijk | 2.5 KM | ||
You are now at section 19 | 0 M | ||
From
19
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38
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1096 M | 1.1 KM | |
Head northeast on Delsteeg | 531 M | ||
Turn right onto Smalriemseweg | 565 M | ||
You are now at section 38 | 0 M | ||
From
38
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43
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257 M | 0.3 KM | |
Head east on Lekdijk West | 257 M | ||
You are now at section 43 | 0 M | ||
From
43
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96
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1115 M | 1.1 KM | |
Head north on Veerweg | 840 M | ||
Take the ferry Beusichem-Wijk bij Duurstede | 165 M | ||
Continue slight left onto Lekdijk West | 110 M | ||
You are now at section 96 | 0 M | ||
From
96
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54
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2543 M | 2.5 KM | |
Head west on Lekdijk West | 2.5 KM | ||
You are now at section 54 | 0 M | ||
From
54
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52
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3724 M | 3.7 KM | |
Head west on Lekdijk | 2 KM | ||
Keep left onto Lekdijk | 1.8 KM | ||
You are now at section 52 | 0 M | ||
From
52
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51
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2425 M | 2.4 KM | |
Head west on Lekdijk | 2.4 KM | ||
You are now at section 51 | 0 M | ||
From
51
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64
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3032 M | 3 KM | |
Head north on Groeneweg | 687 M | ||
Turn right onto Achterdijk | 32 M | ||
Turn left | 1.5 KM | ||
Make a slight right onto Tetwijkseweg | 781 M | ||
Turn right onto Tetwijkseweg | 38 M | ||
You are now at section 64 | 0 M | ||
From
64
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26
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2911 M | 2.9 KM | |
Head northwest on Jonkheer Ramweg | 995 M | ||
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Lange Uitweg | 58 M | ||
Exit the roundabout onto Lange Uitweg | 17 M | ||
Turn right onto Kaaidijk | 1.8 KM | ||
You are now at section 26 | 0 M | ||
From
26
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14
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1051 M | 1.1 KM | |
Head southwest on Elpad | 1.1 KM | ||
You are now at section 14 | 0 M | ||
From
14
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3
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2320 M | 2.3 KM | |
Head northwest on Waalseweg | 2.3 KM | ||
You are now at section 03 | 0 M | ||
From
3
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16
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473 M | 0.5 KM | |
Head west on Achterweg | 28 M | ||
Turn left onto Eikenlaantje | 445 M | ||
You are now at section 16 | 0 M | ||
From
16
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15
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1729 M | 1.7 KM | |
Head west on Lekdijk oost; Lekdijk Oost | 236 M | ||
Make a slight right onto Lekdijk oost; Lekdijk Oost | 1.5 KM | ||
You are now at section 15 | 0 M | ||
From
15
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6
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2492 M | 2.5 KM | |
Head north on Sluispad zuid | 1.9 KM | ||
Continue straight | 419 M | ||
Turn right onto Vuilcopsekanaaldijk | 25 M | ||
Make a slight right | 118 M | ||
You are now at section 06 | 0 M | ||
From
6
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72
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1953 M | 2 KM | |
Head northwest on Vuilcopsekanaaldijk | 154 M | ||
Turn left onto Overeindsebrug | 136 M | ||
Continue slightly right onto Lekkanaaldijk | 458 M | ||
Turn right onto Structuurbaan | 672 M | ||
Turn left onto Rond het Fort | 4 M | ||
Continue onto Rond het Fort | 529 M | ||
You are now at section 72 | 0 M | ||
From
72
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74
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304 M | 0.3 KM | |
Head west on Rond het Fort | 304 M | ||
You are now at section 74 | 0 M | ||
From
74
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50
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2070 M | 2.1 KM | |
Head southwest on Herenstraat | 23 M | ||
Turn right onto Het Sluisje | 59 M | ||
Continue onto Nedereindseweg | 1.4 KM | ||
Continue onto Nedereindseweg | 576 M | ||
Turn left to stay on Nedereindseweg | 32 M | ||
You are now at section 50 | 0 M | ||
From
50
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75
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231 M | 0.2 KM | |
Head west on Nedereindseweg | 231 M | ||
You are now at section 75 | 0 M | ||
From
75
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81
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2963 M | 3 KM | |
Head southeast | 593 M | ||
Turn left | 266 M | ||
Turn right | 606 M | ||
Turn right | 16 M | ||
Keep left at the fork | 12 M | ||
Turn left | 211 M | ||
Turn right onto Omloop Oost | 249 M | ||
Turn left onto Hitteschild | 196 M | ||
Turn right onto Journaalpad | 814 M | ||
You are now at section 81 | 0 M |