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North Rhine-Westphalia
Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
Kreis Kleve
Berg En Dal

Dike landscape along the Waal – Gelderse Poort Nature Reserve loop from Persingen

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
Kreis Kleve
Berg En Dal

Dike landscape along the Waal – Gelderse Poort Nature Reserve loop from Persingen

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Dike landscape along the Waal – Gelderse Poort Nature Reserve loop from Persingen

02:04

34.9km

60m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Gelderse Poort

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2.57 km

The Thornsche Mill

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The Thornsche mill is a special mill. It is a seesaw corn mill and stands on the border of the Netherlands and Germany. An information center is located under the …

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12.2 km

A wonderful cycle path along the Rijndijk, where you can cycle undisturbed and enjoy the view of the iconic river Rhine.

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15.6 km

The Millingerwaard is a nature reserve in the municipality of Berg en Dal in Gelderland and is part of the Gelderse Poort, which has been designated as a Natura 2000 area.

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16.5 km

Millingerwaard River View

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Beautiful, quiet location on the Millingerwaard

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19.4 km

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22.5 km

Beautiful little beaches

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In the Ooijpolder and along the Waal are many nice places to stop, rest and enjoy the view. Benches, beaches or simply relax in the grass along the dike.

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23.3 km

Gelderse Poort Nature Reserve

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This area is an absolute must here on the Lower Rhine.

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28.2 km

Oude Waal Nature Reserve

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From here you have a beautiful view of the Oude Waal, an outer-dike branch of the Waal.

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34.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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22.1 km

10.1 km

1.80 km

973 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.4 km

7.87 km

1.88 km

1.76 km

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July 3, 2025,Fietstocht Berg en Dal en Millingerwaard
Beautiful bike ride along the Rhine. How beautiful the Netherlands is!!

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September 2, 2022,oude Waal runde
Very nice and varied route over dikes and country roads. Unfortunately, there is always a lot of traffic. The whole thing is compensated by a visit to the Millinger Theetuin. Be sure to visit and drink tea ☕️ and see the unique garden.

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The Millinger Tea Garden was a special highlight .

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The other Holland encompasses the two provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel, which are just a stone's throw away from North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony.
And just across the German border, on the lower Lower Rhine, lies a rustic region with unique nature. The unique Millinger Waard.👀🙂👌 (700 hectares of beautiful nature, with numerous bodies of water).
Pure nature as far …

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