Lekdijk – View of the River Lek loop from Cothen

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Lekdijk – View of the River Lek loop from Cothen

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Lekdijk – View of the River Lek loop from Cothen

02:54

51.0km

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: July 31, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.4 km for 63 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.52 km

Achterdijk

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Nice road for cycling through the country side between Utrecht and the Rijn, just below the Heuvelrug.

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21.6 km

Bicycle bridge over the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal

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Western part via the Lekkanaal still open to cars, eastern then only for cyclists via the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal. The ramps on the Holtener side have to come to mind first.

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22.2 km

View of the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal and Lekkanaal

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Cycle path directly along the canal - when planning the route you have to puzzle a little with the bridges over the various canals.

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22.8 km

View of the Overeindsebrug and Plofsluis on the Lekkanaal

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The Schipperspad is often more sheltered than the Sluispad.

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33.8 km

Lekdijk

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It is wonderful to cycle here, especially with the wind at your back. Wide view, not only of the Lek and floodplains, but also of all kinds of casemates, lunettes and works of the Dutch Waterline.

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44.1 km

View of the River Lek

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From this path you have a fantastic view of the Lek River, which is the continuation of the Lower Rhine.

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45.9 km

Prins Bernhard Locks (Amsterdam-Rhine Canal)

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Here, the lock gates are raised and not folded like they are traditionally, which makes the entire complex appear much larger. The lock in Tiel appears almost identical.

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50.7 km