The Waalbrug is an arch bridge over the Waal River in Nijmegen, Gelderland, the Netherlands. The full length of the Waalbrug is 604 metres (1,982 ft), the middle of the arch being about 65 metres (213 ft) high. The arch itself is 244.1 metres (801 ft) long and was the longest arch in Europe at the time of construction.

Alfred Bollen 🍀

March 13, 2022

Road cycling

A busy thoroughfare, yes, but take the opportunity to stop on the footpath section and enjoy (including a photo opportunity) the view over De Waal and the city.

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1. View of the Nijmegen Skyline – Waal Bridge, Nijmegen loop from Elst

48.9km

02:05

90m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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2. Waal Bridge, Nijmegen – Arch bridge over the Waal loop from Valburg

40.2km

01:33

60m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Waal Bridge, Nijmegen – Oude Holleweg Climb from Beek loop from Nijmegen Lent

18.2km

00:56

180m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Distance 582 m

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Downhill 0 m

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Location: Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands

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Arch bridge over the Waal

1. View of the Nijmegen Skyline – Waal Bridge, Nijmegen loop from Elst

2. Waal Bridge, Nijmegen – Arch bridge over the Waal loop from Valburg

3. Waal Bridge, Nijmegen – Oude Holleweg Climb from Beek loop from Nijmegen Lent

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