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Netherlands
Gelderland
Overbetuwe

Oude Waal Nature Reserve – Ooijpolder Observation Tower loop from Elst

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Netherlands
Gelderland
Overbetuwe

Oude Waal Nature Reserve – Ooijpolder Observation Tower loop from Elst

Moderate

5.0

(1)

40

riders

Oude Waal Nature Reserve – Ooijpolder Observation Tower loop from Elst

02:56

56.1km

110m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 29, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 53 m for 8 m

After 56.1 km for 8 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

10.1 km

Waalbrug Nijmegen

Highlight • Bridge

Actually a bridge to the HIKING AREA, not for cyclists

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2

13.9 km

Oude Waal Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

From here you have a beautiful view of the Oude Waal, an outer-dike branch of the Waal.

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3

15.5 km

Ooijpolder Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you are not afraid of heights, it is worth climbing the lookout tower for a beautiful view of the Ooijpolder.

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4

16.3 km

Gelderse Poort

Highlight • Natural

5

24.2 km

St. Laurentius Church Kekerdom

Highlight • Religious Site

Church of Kekerdom, located just behind the dike.

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6

24.7 km

Bird Watching Hut Gelderse Poort

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A wonderful spot for bird watching.

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7

28.7 km

Ferry runs daily in summer.

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8

47.0 km

Waal Bridge, Nijmegen

Highlight • Bridge

Since my youth, the bridge has been the "landmark" of Nijmegen.
A very recognizable feature.

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54.1 km

Vierdaagsebos

Forest

B

56.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.4 km

24.8 km

1.66 km

832 m

705 m

687 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.8 km

11.6 km

1.15 km

463 m

116 m

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Tuesday 26 May

24°C

13°C

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