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1916 Dike Breach Memorial – Arkenheem Steam Pumping Station loop from Nijkerk

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Netherlands

Gelderland

Nijkerk

1916 Dike Breach Memorial – Arkenheem Steam Pumping Station loop from Nijkerk

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1916 Dike Breach Memorial – Arkenheem Steam Pumping Station loop from Nijkerk

04:06

16.3km

10m

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: March 4, 2026

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Arkemheen

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.89 km

Arkemheen

Nature Reserve

8.74 km

1916 Dike Breach Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The dike broke in 2 places in 1916. Further on is a house where you can see how high the water came. In Museum Nijkerk you will also find a book with photos from that time.

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8.91 km

Dike path along the Eem River near Spakenburg

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Very nice path on the dike near Spakenburg. There are many birds to watch in the area.

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9.87 km

Bluethroat in Arkemheen

Highlight • Natural

10.1 km

Cultural-historical Meadow Bird Area

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here you can find information about the immediate area.

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10.8 km

Arkenheem Steam Pumping Station

Highlight • Monument

Interesting historical place to visit or just take a relaxing break. Check the opening times in advance!

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10.9 km

View of the Arkemheen Electric Pumping Station

Highlight • Monument

This electric pumping station took over the function of the Arkemheen Steam Pumping Station in 1983. Source: nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoomgemaal_Arkemheen

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11.6 km

Plasdras area Arkemheen

Highlight • Natural

I would bring binoculars!

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12.2 km

Bench in Arkemheen

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Here you can sit for a while and enjoy the surroundings.

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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.35 km

7.55 km

422 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

5.29 km

470 m

357 m

108 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 27 May

24°C

9°C

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1916 Dike Breach Memorial – Arkenheem Steam Pumping Station loop from Nijkerk

1916 Dike Breach Memorial

Dike path along the Eem River near Spakenburg

Bluethroat in Arkemheen

Cultural-historical Meadow Bird Area

Arkenheem Steam Pumping Station

View of the Arkemheen Electric Pumping Station

Plasdras area Arkemheen

Bench in Arkemheen

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