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Maasdriel

The Castle in Rossum – Fort Sint Andries loop from Rossum

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Netherlands
Gelderland
Maasdriel

The Castle in Rossum – Fort Sint Andries loop from Rossum

Moderate

5.0

(3)

19

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The Castle in Rossum – Fort Sint Andries loop from Rossum

03:07

12.4km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Uiterwaarden Waal

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

376 m

The Castle in Rossum

Highlight • Castle

Next to Slot Rossum (the former town hall) is the slingerbos with a colorful playground and animal park. If you walk through the playground, you can go up a few steps to the Waaldijk through a gate through the 'slingerbos'.

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2

2.09 km

Fort Sint Andries

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Fort St. Andries is located near the lock of the same name and is beautiful to see and read what the fort used to look like. Unfortunately you are no …

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3

2.24 km

Observation tower

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The air watch tower Rossum (8E1) is located on Fort Sint Andries in Heerewaarden. It is the second lowest of the surviving towers and is built of prefab concrete comb …

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4

2.65 km

43rd Reconnaissance Regiment

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The soldier's eyes are broken and his face expresses despair. The tear in the face gives the visitor the chance to look inside the soldier's head. The soldier's facial expression …

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5

5.50 km

Matendijk Heerewaarden

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The dike at Heerewaarden provides a beautiful view of the Waal and on the other side Visitor Center Heerewaarden where you can experience the ups and downs of the residents …

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6

5.80 km

Old Flour Mill Heerewaarden

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Just off the dike you will find this old flour mill.

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7

6.92 km

Old town and polder house

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This former town hall is located on the winding Hogestraat next to the church: the basement once housed the cachot (run by the local constable?) and the fire hydrant (probably …

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9.05 km

This old transfer crane is located at the former brick factory on the Hogewaard in Heerewaarden, which evokes memories of better times.

It is a photogenic location and especially at sunrise!

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12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.37 km

4.57 km

1.43 km

865 m

133 m

Surfaces

5.61 km

5.45 km

945 m

358 m

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Sunday 7 June

21°C

12°C

83 %

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