Cycle route between the Great Rivers
Heerewaarden, Dreumel, Alphen
At the place where the Netherlands' two Great Rivers (the Maas and the Waal) meet, lies a beautiful piece of untouched nature. Nothing has been done to the landscape for the past 60 years, allowing nature to take its own course entirely. The result is a beautifully balanced ecosystem, where old trees and colourful flowers provide great biodiversity. At the westernmost tip of The Land of Maas and Waal are two former forts: Sint-Andries and De Voorn. Once serving as defences during the Eighty Years' War, now you mainly enjoy the serene nature there. Native plant species, such as marjoram, dewberry and even roses, thrive in the landscape. Bats hibernate in the ruins and the rare crested newt finds its home in the moat. Visit the De Grote Rivieren visitor centre and learn more about the origins of the area, its flora and fauna. Nature will make you completely unwind. Want to unwind even further? Then plan a walk with the donkeys from Ezelboerderij De Dijk in Dreumel. The gentle animals absolutely do not allow themselves to be chased, so the only solution is for you to walk with them at your leisure. Ultimate relaxation! With this cycle route, you will enjoy the beauty of the meeting point of two of the Netherlands' largest rivers. And all in one day!
| Directions | Distance | Total distance | |
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Start: Waaldijk , 6624 AA Maasdriel | 40.3 KM | |
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From
84
to
69
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1002 M | 1 KM | |
| Head north on Molendijk | 1 KM | ||
| You are now at section 69 | 0 M | ||
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From
69
to
24
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1178 M | 1.2 KM | |
| Head northeast on Waaldijk | 1.2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 24 | 0 M | ||
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From
24
to
80
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6742 M | 6.7 KM | |
| Head northeast on Waaldijk | 925 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Waaldijk | 2 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Vluchtheuvelstraat | 157 M | ||
| Turn left onto Waaldijk | 3.6 KM | ||
| You are now at section 80 | 0 M | ||
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From
80
to
81
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1217 M | 1.2 KM | |
| Head northeast on Waalbandijk | 742 M | ||
| Turn left onto Dorpsstraat | 475 M | ||
| You are now at section 81 | 0 M | ||
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From
81
to
45
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3563 M | 3.6 KM | |
| Head southeast on Dorpsstraat | 73 M | ||
| Turn right onto Clarissenstraat | 216 M | ||
| Turn left onto Lakenstraat | 153 M | ||
| Turn right onto Hollenhof | 89 M | ||
| Make a slight right | 21 M | ||
| Turn left | 17 M | ||
| Turn left | 25 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Parkenstraat | 309 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Parkenstraat | 743 M | ||
| Turn right onto Hoevenstraat | 234 M | ||
| Turn left onto Hommelstraat | 1.7 KM | ||
| You are now at section 45 | 0 M | ||
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From
45
to
46
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799 M | 0.8 KM | |
| Head southeast on Zijvond | 799 M | ||
| You are now at section 46 | 0 M | ||
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From
46
to
26
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1646 M | 1.6 KM | |
| Head southeast on Zijvond | 1.6 KM | ||
| You are now at section 26 | 0 M | ||
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From
26
to
20
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4916 M | 4.9 KM | |
| Head southwest on Schansedijk | 1.5 KM | ||
| Make a slight left onto Greffelingsestraat | 245 M | ||
| Keep left onto Greffelingsedijk | 2 KM | ||
| Make a slight left onto Doorbraakdijk | 1.1 KM | ||
| You are now at section 20 | 0 M | ||
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From
20
to
33
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758 M | 0.8 KM | |
| Head south on Lithse Veerweg | 437 M | ||
| Take the ferry Alphen-Lith | 186 M | ||
| Continue slight left onto Veerweg | 64 M | ||
| Turn right | 71 M | ||
| You are now at section 33 | 0 M | ||
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From
33
to
34
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1732 M | 1.7 KM | |
| Head west on Lithse Dijk | 241 M | ||
| Keep left onto Lithse Dijk | 1.5 KM | ||
| You are now at section 34 | 0 M | ||
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From
34
to
1
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4460 M | 4.5 KM | |
| Head southwest on Lithse Dijk | 914 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Kesselse Dijk | 779 M | ||
| Keep left onto Kesselse Dijk | 2.8 KM | ||
| You are now at section 01 | 0 M | ||
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From
1
to
98
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5756 M | 5.8 KM | |
| Head southwest | 700 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Veerweg | 230 M | ||
| Take the ferry Veer Alem - Maren Kessel (Alem – Maren Kessel) | 148 M | ||
| Continue slight left onto Veerweg | 530 M | ||
| Make a sharp left onto Sint Odradastraat | 2.8 KM | ||
| Make a slight left onto Veerweg | 27 M | ||
| Turn left onto Jan Klingenweg | 1.2 KM | ||
| Turn left | 96 M | ||
| You are now at section 98 | 0 M | ||
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From
98
to
67
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2741 M | 2.7 KM | |
| Head east | 195 M | ||
| Turn right onto Burgemeester van Randwijckstraat | 208 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Maasdijk | 1.4 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Kerkstraat | 232 M | ||
| Turn right onto Slotselaan | 658 M | ||
| You are now at section 67 | 0 M | ||
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From
67
to
84
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3752 M | 3.8 KM | |
| Head southeast on Kloosterdijk | 177 M | ||
| Keep left onto Kloosterdijk | 514 M | ||
| Keep left onto Kloosterdijk | 55 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Kloosterdijk | 17 M | ||
| Continue straight | 61 M | ||
| Continue onto Kloosterdijk | 264 M | ||
| Continue onto Waaldijk | 40 M | ||
| Make a slight right | 378 M | ||
| Keep left at the fork | 403 M | ||
| Keep left at the fork | 962 M | ||
| Continue onto Waaldijk | 881 M | ||
| You are now at section 84 | 0 M |