Bench With a View of the River – Rijn and Lek Flour Mill loop from Wijk bij Duurstede

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Wijk Bij Duurstede

Bench With a View of the River – Rijn and Lek Flour Mill loop from Wijk bij Duurstede

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Bench With a View of the River – Rijn and Lek Flour Mill loop from Wijk bij Duurstede

01:24

5.51km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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3.07 km

Bench With a View of the River

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Nice seating for walkers and cyclists

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3.32 km

Kasteel Duurstede

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The first part of Duurstede Castle, the square keep, was built in the 13th century. During the Renaissance, the bishops of Utrecht lived in the castle and the castle was …

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3.85 km

Point where the Neder-Rijn becomes the Lek

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The Nederrijn is a Dutch river and the branch of the Rhine that, from Angeren, forms the continuation of the Pannerdensch Canal.

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4.02 km

Coupure Wijk bij Duurstede

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On the lie bench you hear tall stories
how to get here in 10 pm with your car
over the dry course of the river
could drive - could get across without a ferry

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4.02 km

Starting point of klompenpaden

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The last dike reinforcement took place above the dam
place in the period 1984-1989. A few years
later, in 1995, the water reached so high that
there were serious fears …

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4.03 km

Harbour

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Our marina is beautifully situated on the Lek. In the harbor there is a beautiful view of the picturesque town of Wijk bij Duurstede.

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4.09 km

Rijn and Lek Flour Mill

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Visiting opportunity: Saturday and Sunday 13:30 - 17:00. The miller will be present and will be happy to tell you more about the history and operation of the mill.
The …

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4.12 km

Rijn en Lek Mill, Wijk bij Duurstede

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Don't forget to enjoy all the goodies in the Granary at the mill. Under a famous mill, where grain used to be stored, there is a very special place. An …

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