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North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Kreis Kleve

Berg En Dal

Bison Bay – View of Bisonbaai loop from Gelderse Poort

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Kreis Kleve

Berg En Dal

Bison Bay – View of Bisonbaai loop from Gelderse Poort

Easy

4.4

(28)

291

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Bison Bay – View of Bisonbaai loop from Gelderse Poort

00:56

3.71km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Gelderse Poort

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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705 m

Walk of Wisdom Plaque

Highlight • Monument

This sign is a reference to the "Walk of Wisdom", a pilgrimage route that also passes through this area. The Walk of Wisdom is a pilgrimage route of 136 kilometers that starts and ends at the Stevenskerk in Nijmegen.

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1.12 km

Galloway Cattle in Bisonbaai

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Galloway cattle (not bison) graze in Bison Bay.

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1.19 km

View of the Waal Bridge and the city of Nijmegen

Highlight • Viewpoint

The shores of the expansive Bison Bay can get quite lively, especially in summer. Not only are there numerous walkers, but the waterfront is also frequented by free-roaming animals such as grazing cattle and wild horses.

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1.80 km

Fallen willow at Bisonbaai

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At the edge of Bison Bay, a willow tree has blown over and fallen into the water, an impressive sight. A whole new ecosystem has emerged around the tree.

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2.06 km

Bison Bay

Highlight • Lake

A former sand wing in the Ooijpolder. Nowadays, Bison Bay is often used as bathing water and is known for its nudist beach.

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2.85 km

Bisonbaai Bridge

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be careful with driving up and down, bridge is a bit higher than path

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2.90 km

View of Bisonbaai

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a beautiful view over the water of Bison Bay, you can also walk all the way around it.

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3.55 km

Oortjeshekken Restaurant & Hotel

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The Ooijpolder isn't just a hotel where you can find a quiet room for the night and start the next day with a delicious breakfast. It also offers you the …

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3.71 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.19 km

401 m

105 m

Surfaces

3.19 km

304 m

108 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 22 June

29°C

16°C

13 %

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Bison Bay – View of Bisonbaai loop from Gelderse Poort

Walk of Wisdom Plaque

Galloway Cattle in Bisonbaai

View of the Waal Bridge and the city of Nijmegen

Fallen willow at Bisonbaai

Bison Bay

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