Waal Floodplains – Weurtsche Straatje - Dike from the Middle Ages loop from Beuningen

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Netherlands

Gelderland

Beuningen

Waal Floodplains – Weurtsche Straatje - Dike from the Middle Ages loop from Beuningen

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Waal Floodplains – Weurtsche Straatje - Dike from the Middle Ages loop from Beuningen

03:52

15.3km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

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

After 1.88 km for 402 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.47 km

Doddendael Estate

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We walk onto the Doddendael Estate, where in addition to the castle there is also a small forest and a vineyard. At the wine estate, you can enjoy a drink …

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5.36 km

Small Lake

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💚🎨🤗Enjoy wonderful peace and nature,
A changing picture in every season 🍃 🍂 🍁
Beautiful nature shots possible 📸💚

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6.33 km

Floodplains by the Waal

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The Waal River floodplains are a unique natural paradise full of life and activity. Characterized by floods and periods of rest, they offer a diverse flora and fauna as well …

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6.92 km

Beach

7.52 km

Uiterwaarden Waal Nature Reserve

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Beautiful rugged landscape. Rough structures of trees, with clear influences of weather and wind (bare tree roots, trees snapped or uprooted by storms, which still remain alive and continue to grow in irregular structures).

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7.71 km

Riverside Beach at Uiterwaarden Waal

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Free roaming through this area is permitted, as long as visitors keep a distance of 25 metres from the grazing animals and keep dogs on a leash to avoid disturbance.

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9.42 km

Waal Floodplains

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💚🎨🤗Enjoy wonderful peace and nature,
A changing picture in every season 🍃 🍂 🍁
Beautiful nature shots possible 📸💚

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9.59 km

Weurtsche Straatje - Dike from the Middle Ages

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The Weurtsche Straatje is located on the Waal between Beuningen and Nijmegen, where you can stroll around and take beautiful photos. But beware if it has just rained ..... a slipping is in a small corner!

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11.2 km

The Duivelswaai

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This is a small old floodplain. A waai, often created by dike breaches and is in fact a deep pool of water. "Duivelswaai" refers to old folk tales in which such places were often considered mysterious or dangerous.

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15.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.90 km

6.29 km

1.28 km

713 m

152 m

Surfaces

5.10 km

4.46 km

3.35 km

2.32 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 15 October

20°C

11°C

81 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

March 17, 2022,Doddendaelpad

Walked this clog path with @Ria today. A fresh start, along the floodplains of the Waal. Drinking tea on a picnic bench at the Weurtse Straatje. Unfortunately, the beautiful nature reserve was closed due to the breeding season. This was not on the website. The alternative route was well signposted, but it was a long stretch over the dike, which …

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October 11, 2023,Klompenpad Doddendaelpad

Beautiful route. There are catering establishments along the route, but all closed 😂

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August 12, 2024,38 Het klompenpad van Doddendael

Step out of the hustle and bustle and discover the enchanting Doddendaelpad! This walk takes you on a serene journey through the beautiful countryside of Beuningen, Ewijk and Weurt, where the small-scale landscape of the riverbank gradually changes into the vast floodplains along the majestic Waal. During this walk you will explore picturesque orchards, vast meadows, rustic forests and the …

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