Krimpenerwaard is a region in the heart of the Netherlands, characterized by its distinctive peat meadow landscape. This area features wide-open views, expansive polder forests, and meandering peat streams, shaped over centuries between the Lek and Hollandse IJssel rivers. The flat terrain and water-rich environment make Krimpenerwaard an ideal setting for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, jogging, and more. Its unique blend of cultural landscape and natural features provides a varied backdrop for outdoor pursuits.
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4.0
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19
riders
55.4km
03:17
60m
60m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

3.0
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20.7km
01:04
80m
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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20.2km
01:07
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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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36.8km
02:11
20m
20m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24.4km
01:24
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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256
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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228
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28.7km
01:40
20m
20m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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30.8km
01:15
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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373
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28.3km
01:07
20m
20m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.4
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297
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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257
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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303
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8.54km
02:09
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10m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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122
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15.4km
03:52
10m
10m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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189
runners
8.48km
00:52
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15.3km
01:37
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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104
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6.79km
00:43
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

88
runners
9.64km
00:59
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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110
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29.7km
01:54
20m
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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56.2km
02:49
80m
80m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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22
riders
30.2km
01:32
30m
30m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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15
riders
44.6km
02:16
40m
40m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Krimpenerwaard offers a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, jogging, and mountain biking. The region features over 800 routes across these sports. These activities take place within a distinctive peat meadow landscape, characterized by wide-open views and meandering peat streams.
Krimpenerwaard features more than 800 routes available on komoot. These routes are distributed across various sports, including over 350 for hiking and more than 180 for touring cycling. The community has rated these routes with an average of 4.39 out of 5 stars.
Krimpenerwaard offers more than 350 hiking routes. These trails allow exploration of the region's unique peat meadow landscape, waterways, and windmills. For detailed information, refer to the Hiking around Krimpenerwaard guide.
Krimpenerwaard is well-suited for cycling, offering more than 180 touring cycling routes and over 40 road cycling routes. The flat terrain and extensive network of quiet roads provide ideal conditions for exploring idyllic villages and polders. Guides such as Cycling around Krimpenerwaard and Road Cycling Routes around Krimpenerwaard provide further details.
Krimpenerwaard provides more than 200 jogging routes. Many routes feature mostly paved surfaces and cater to various fitness levels. The diverse landscape offers a tranquil setting for running along waterways and past windmills. Consult the Running Trails around Krimpenerwaard guide for more information.
Krimpenerwaard offers more than 30 mountain biking trails. These routes provide opportunities to explore the region's polder forests and natural features. For specific routes and details, refer to the MTB Trails around Krimpenerwaard guide.
Krimpenerwaard is characterized by its peat meadow landscape, featuring wide-open views, expansive polder forests, and flower-rich grasslands. Meandering peat streams and ditches lined with pollard willows are common. The region is situated between the Lek and Hollandse IJssel rivers, with the Reeuwijkse Plassen to the north adding to its water-rich scenery.
Sections of long-distance hiking paths, such as the "Oude Hollandse Waterlinie Wandelpad" and the "Floris V-pad," are accessible in or near Krimpenerwaard. These paths offer historical and natural points of interest. They provide opportunities for extended exploration of the region's unique landscape.
Routes in Krimpenerwaard have an average rating of 4.39 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from more than 1,900 community members. Over 27,000 visitors have explored the region using komoot.
Official information about the Krimpenerwaard municipality is available on its website. The official website is www.krimpenerwaard.nl/. For direct contact, the municipality can be reached by phone at +31182729999.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Krimpenerwaard to help plan outdoor adventures. These include guides for Hiking, Touring Cycling, Road Cycling, Running, and Mountain Biking.
Krimpenerwaard is defined by its classic peat meadow landscape, which was reclaimed around a thousand years ago. This landscape features wide-open views, polder forests, and flower-rich grasslands. Meandering peat streams and ditches with pollard willows are characteristic elements of the region.

