CYCLING ROUTE · GELDERLAND
Cycling Route Liemers and ’t Gelders Eiland
Cycle through a dynamic river landscape of wooded moraines, grasslands, floodplains, river gullies, kolks and reed marshes, with wide views across the Liemers and ’t Gelders Eiland.
The Landscape
Expansive waters, wooded moraines, a rich variety of nature, and numerous cultural and historical landmarks form the essence of an exciting bike ride through the regions of Liemers and 't Gelders Eiland. The wooded hills of the Eltenberg offer breathtaking views over the Lower Rhine and the Reichswald. In the German village of Elten, you can admire the ancient St. Vitus Church and the Drusus Spring, both with over 1,000 years of history.
In the lower-lying areas, the rugged river landscape of the Rijnstrangen unfolds, a vast and dynamic region characterized by reed marshes, levees, old riverbeds, and meandering channels that wind through the agricultural landscape. From the ancient dikes, you can fully appreciate this historic scenery, where wild floodplains, flower-rich meadows, old river courses, and deep pools beautifully alternate with one another.
What You'll Discover Along the Way
Forests and Heaths
Wooded moraines and forested areas around the Eltenberg create a greener, elevated landscape, with wooded slopes and natural edges contrasting with the open river country.
Lakes and Wetlands
Reed marshes, deep pools and old riverbeds form a dynamic wetland landscape in the Rijnstrangen, where water and vegetation constantly shape the scenery.
Rivers and Streams
Old river courses, winding channels and floodplains reveal the changing course of the Rhine, while ancient dikes provide wide views across the river landscape.
Hills and Valleys
The wooded Eltenberg rises above the surrounding lowlands, offering striking elevation changes and panoramic views across the Lower Rhine and the Reichswald.
Virtual Cycling Through Liemers and ’t Gelders Eiland
Virtual cycling through Liemers and ’t Gelders Eiland lets you experience expansive dikes, rugged floodplains and the water-rich scenery of the Rijnstrangen, with winding channels, oxbow lakes and reed marshes along the route. In the video, you experience how the river landscape constantly shifts, from open grasslands to quiet backwaters where birds and wind set the rhythm.
Experience the route from home with virtual cycling.
Route Map and Cycling Junctions
Start and finish near cycling junction 35 on the Babborgaplein in Babberich. Because this is a circular route, you can also start at another junction along the route.
Route Details
Along the way: several options for a coffee break or lunch.
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