Cycling route along the Waal from Nijmegen

The cycle route along the Waal is one of the most beautiful and relaxing cycle routes in the Nijmegen area. During this route, you will cycle over dykes, along floodplains, and enjoy beautiful views of the Waal River.

The Waal is the largest river in the Netherlands and forms an important part of the landscape around Nijmegen. Along the river are quiet dike roads and bike paths that are perfect for a long bike ride through nature.

During this cycling route along the Waal, you will discover various villages, nature reserves, and viewpoints. Along the way, you can enjoy the river landscape with ships sailing by, vast floodplains, and small villages along the dike.

With a distance of approximately 40 kilometers, this route is ideal for a relaxing day of cycling from Nijmegen.

Overview of the bike route

Distance: approximately 40 kilometers
Starting point: Nijmegen city center
Duration: 2.5 to 3.5 hours
Type of route: dike and nature route
Suitable for: city bike, e-bike, and touring bike

The route runs mostly along flat dike roads and bike paths, making it suitable for almost everyone.

Directions for the Waal Nijmegen cycle route

The cycle route starts in the center of Nijmegen. From here, you cycle towards the Waal Bridge, where you immediately have a beautiful view of the river.

From the bridge, cycle towards Lent and follow the dike along the Waal river. This part of the route offers beautiful views of the floodplains and the water.

From Lent, the route continues towards Oosterhout and Bemmel. Along the way, you will cycle along quiet dike roads where you will often encounter only cyclists and walkers.

One of the most beautiful parts of the route is the section along the floodplains of the Waal. Here you can enjoy nature reserves that are home to many birds and where the landscape is constantly changing due to the water.

The route continues towards the villages of Haalderen and Gendt. These villages have several cafés and terraces where you can stop for a break.

From Gendt, you cycle back towards Nijmegen via quiet country roads and cycle paths. Eventually, you will arrive back at the Waal Bridge, where the route ends in the center of Nijmegen.

Highlights of the cycle route along the Waal

During this bike route, you will pass several special places:

The dikes along the Waal River
The floodplains and nature reserves
The view from the Waal Bridge
The villages of Bemmel, Gendt, and Haalderen
Quiet bike paths along the river

The open landscape and beautiful views make this one of the most popular routes for people who want to cycle along the Waal.

Best time for this cycling route

The cycle route along the Waal is beautiful to cycle all year round. In spring and summer, the floodplains are green and you can enjoy the lively river landscape.

In autumn and winter, the area has a completely different atmosphere. The river and open plains create an impressive landscape.

Rent a bike for this route

Would you like to cycle this route along the Waal but don't have your own bike with you? You can easily rent a bike in Nijmegen.

From the center, you can cycle to the Waal Bridge and the dikes along the river in just a few minutes.

Our city bikes and electric bikes are perfect for this route. With an e-bike, you can easily take a longer ride along the Waal and discover even more of the river landscape.

Simply book online and discover one of the most beautiful cycling routes in Gelderland.