Hitland is a nature reserve in the Dutch province of South Holland. The area is located in the Hoogdorpse polder and partly in the Polder Esse, Gansdorp and Blaardorp south of Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel. The nature reserve is a varied area with water, forest, marsh and meadows. Traces of former use are recognizable in the current landscape. A great diversity of plants and animals can be found in Hitland.

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RvE

August 28, 2022

Cycling

Beautiful, green area between Capelle a/d IJssel and Nieuwerkerk a/d IJssel. Lots of water birds and between the Cows.

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The Hiking Freak

February 17, 2026

Hiking

Park Hitland is a hidden gem so close to the Randstad. Unprecedented tranquility by Randstad standards!

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1. Hitland Nature Reserve – View of the Rotterdam Skyline loop from Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel

33.8km

01:57

70m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Juliana Lock – Hitland Nature Reserve loop from Waddinxveen

37.7km

02:10

60m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Haastrecht Drawbridge – Hitland Nature Reserve loop from De Terp

66.7km

03:47

70m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Tuesday 10 March

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Location: Nieuwerkerk Aan Den Ijssel, South Holland, Netherlands

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Hitland Nature Reserve

1. Hitland Nature Reserve – View of the Rotterdam Skyline loop from Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel

2. Juliana Lock – Hitland Nature Reserve loop from Waddinxveen

3. Haastrecht Drawbridge – Hitland Nature Reserve loop from De Terp

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