Empel Lock (Maximakanaal) – Dike Road Along the River loop from Boekel

Empel Lock (Maximakanaal) – Dike Road Along the River loop from Boekel

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Empel Lock (Maximakanaal) – Dike Road Along the River loop from Boekel

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102km

110m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 56.5 km for 186 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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37.6 km

Kanaalpark

Nature Reserve

42.7 km

Empel Lock (Maximakanaal)

Highlight • Structure

At the lock is a pumping station with two drainage works with two pumps. As long as the Maas is lower than the inside of the lock, it has a …

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42.8 km

Dike Road Along the River

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice road over the dike. Little car. NB; the cars that are there are destination traffic or just touring

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50.2 km

Kesselsedijk

Highlight • Cycleway

And up!

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53.7 km

Lithse Dike

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

One hell of a road. Beautiful view, enjoy!!

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72.5 km

Batenburg village and castle ruins

Highlight • Settlement

authentic village with a castle ruin

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73.3 km

Batenburg Post Mill

Highlight • Monument

The Standerdmolen Batenburg is a nameless closed standerdmolen. The year of construction of the mill is no longer known. The mill was probably built in the 18th century.

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73.8 km

Rijswaard, a great alternative to the dike

Highlight (Segment) • River

The dike is often busy with all kinds of tourists with all kinds of transport. That is understandable, because the panoramic view is beautiful and varied. Unfortunately it is sometimes …

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