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Dike Path along the Waal – Beautiful dike cycle path near Balgoij loop from Nijmegen

Dike Path along the Waal – Beautiful dike cycle path near Balgoij loop from Nijmegen

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Dike Path along the Waal – Beautiful dike cycle path near Balgoij loop from Nijmegen

02:09

54.2km

80m

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 accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 26.7 km for 230 m

After 27.1 km for 230 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.19 km

Waal Promenade, Nijmegen

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There have been many construction sites here on the Maas quay. Much has been renewed and made more modern

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8.46 km

Dike Path along the Waal

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A beautiful winding and car-free dike road. Car-free does not mean that it cannot be busy. Many cyclists and walkers on beautiful days.

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20.2 km

Kasteel Hernen is a castle from the 14th century. The castle has unique covered battlements. Kasteel Hernen is located in a varied landscape with beautiful forests, grasslands and old river courses. The castle is known for its authentic appearance.

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23.1 km

Rijswaard, a great alternative to the dike

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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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27.0 km

Ravenstein Marina

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You can sit opposite on the terrace with a snack and drink and watch the boats.

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32.2 km

Beautiful dike cycle path near Balgoij

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A nice dike cycle path with beautiful views over the Maas and the inner dike area. Can be busy on popular days (lots of other cyclists and walkers). Here you …

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35.4 km

John S. Thompson Bridge over the Meuse River

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Apart from the practicality of a bridge, this is also a special example to see. During the Second World War, the bridge even played a role in Operation Market Garden. …

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35.8 km

Heumen-Nederasselt Dike

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Beautifully overlooking the dike over the Maas and floodplains.

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54.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.6 km

22.6 km

3.24 km

466 m

212 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

45.0 km

5.68 km

3.02 km

522 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 14 July

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Dike Path along the Waal – Beautiful dike cycle path near Balgoij loop from Nijmegen

02:09h

54.2km

80m

Dike Path along the Waal – Beautiful dike cycle path near Balgoij loop from Nijmegen

Waal Promenade, Nijmegen

Dike Path along the Waal

Hernen Castle

Rijswaard, a great alternative to the dike

Ravenstein Marina

Beautiful dike cycle path near Balgoij

John S. Thompson Bridge over the Meuse River

Heumen-Nederasselt Dike

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