Hekendorp Canal View – Reeuwijkse Plassen loop from Hekendorp

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Netherlands

Utrecht

Oudewater

Hekendorp Canal View – Reeuwijkse Plassen loop from Hekendorp

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Hekendorp Canal View – Reeuwijkse Plassen loop from Hekendorp

01:51

32.3km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 1.16 km for 24 m

After 8.14 km for 4 m

After 8.62 km for 11 m

After 11.0 km for 4 m

After 31.5 km for 24 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.18 km

Wilhelmina of Prussia Bridge

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The Wilhelmina van Pruisenbrug is an electromechanically driven drawbridge over the Hollandse IJssel near Hekendorp. This bridge between Hekendorp and Haastrecht connects the provinces of South Holland and Utrecht. A radar detection system has been installed on this unmanned bridge.

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1.29 km

Hekendorp Canal View

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Sleepy little village between Gouda and Utrecht. Beautiful views and many biking options towards Oudewater, Worden or the Lek.

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7.12 km

Vlietdijk along the Reeuwijk Lakes

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Route with a beautiful view on the south side of the Reeuwijk lakes, where water and land come together.

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8.15 km

View over the Kleine Elfhoeven

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Beautiful view over the Reeuwijkse Plas Elfhoeven

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8.58 km

Kleine Elfhoeven

Lake

9.78 km

Reeuwijkse Plassen Waterside Trail

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The Reeuwijkse Plassen are a beautiful nature reserve located in South Holland, the Netherlands. The area consists of several lakes that were created by peat extraction in the past. Nowadays, …

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13.2 km

Reeuwijkse Plassen

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The Reeuwijkse Plassen form a versatile recreation and nature area in the Groene Hart: ideal for birdwatchers, hikers, water sports enthusiasts, families and nature lovers. With sustainable management projects and …

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21.6 km

Driewegsluis at Reeuwijksche Verlaat

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The Driewegsluis at Reeuwijksche Verlaat is a historic lock located in the province of South Holland, the Netherlands. The lock gets its name from the fact that it connects three …

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24.9 km

Colorful boats from the Scouts on the canal

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Boats from the local scouts

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32.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

13.3 km

4.66 km

239 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

9.53 km

1.22 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 14 October

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Comments

July 21, 2023,Fahrradtour ab Gouda mit viel 💦💦💦

It would almost have been a completely @awesome tour if we hadn't discovered a dark cloud 11 km from the finish and it was really tough. 7 km were missing and then finally to reach the destination, the train station in Gouda, dry, it wasn't supposed to be and we actually got there soaking wet, but there WITHOUT rain, it …

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August 28, 2024,[NL] Gouda Centrum und Runde entlang dem Wasser

And of course at the end we bought some original GOUDA cheese.

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December 1, 2024,RRT:NL: Polderrundfahrt um den See, Start: Landal De Reeuwijkse Plassen

Hello!
After we walked almost 18 km to and from Gouda and back yesterday, today we only had a small "program".
So we enjoyed the winter sun around the lake and the bird areas again.

Greetings to everyone who is interested in my writing. 🤠
Frank

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