Bomendijk (Tree Dyke) – Ruins of Nijenbeek Castle loop from De Poll

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Netherlands

Gelderland

Voorst

Bomendijk (Tree Dyke) – Ruins of Nijenbeek Castle loop from De Poll

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318

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Bomendijk (Tree Dyke) – Ruins of Nijenbeek Castle loop from De Poll

01:52

7.43km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 21 m for 427 m

Closed: • sunset-sunrise (otherwise open)

After 580 m for 1.36 km

Closed: • sunset-sunrise (otherwise open)

After 6.26 km for 929 m

Closed: • sunset-sunrise (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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2.46 km

Dijkwelsche Kolk

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Raised dike path

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2.71 km

Walking trail by the IJssel

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3.24 km

Scenic Gravel Path

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This forest is off-limits to cyclists. The signs are clear. Cyclists are prohibited from the main road to Deventer Voorst.

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4.79 km

Juffersgat

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According to a Gelderland saga, a ghost was chased away with the sand that was then dumped in the Juffersgat. Is it still haunted here..?

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4.90 km

Henrique Oliveira Art Installation at Beerzicht II Mill Ruins

Highlight • Monument

Artwork has since disappeared. Mill is worth a look, but you'll be past it before you know it.

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5.60 km

Bomendijk (Tree Dyke)

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The entrance to a beautiful stretch of the only remaining tree dyke in the Netherlands. The dyke was used to fight back the water from the river IJssel during periods of flooding!

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5.66 km

Picnic Area With Vendor Stall

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In this meadow you can take a seat on one of the picnic benches and relax during your walk. It is a cosy, atmospheric place where you can meet other walkers and enjoy your sandwich at the stall.

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7.29 km

Ruins of Nijenbeek Castle

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The castle “De Nijenbeke”, a defensive fortress on the IJssel, is mentioned in writings as early as 1296. At the time it was inhabited by knight Theodericus, also called Dirk, …

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7.43 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.73 km

2.93 km

508 m

264 m

Surfaces

2.51 km

2.04 km

1.37 km

1.00 km

506 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 3 November

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Comments

September 17, 2023,Rondje bij Gietelo.

In the beginning unfortunately there is a lot of cycle path etc., but after that it is quite a nice varied walk.
And I'm very happy with my new walking shoes, I just have to remember to put them on 😂

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June 18, 2023,Slot Nijenbeek - hike from the village of Voorst

Very nice hike today. Level was easy as a considerable part of the hike was nicely paved. Important not to forget your mosquito repellent otherwise you will be eaten alive. 😉