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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf
Kreis Kleve
Berg En Dal

View of the Waal – Oude Waal Nature Reserve loop from Gelderse Poort

Moderate

4.2

(5)

19

hikers

View of the Waal – Oude Waal Nature Reserve loop from Gelderse Poort

02:04

8.19km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. 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

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1.31 km

View of the Gelderse Poort Landscape

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From the dike you have a beautiful view of the landscape.

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2

2.27 km

View of the Waal

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3

4.18 km

Oude Waal Nature Reserve

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

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4

6.02 km

Beautiful area

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5

6.21 km

Ooij Countryside and Monuments

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From the dam path you have a good overview of the polderland and Groenlanden.

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6

7.16 km

Reformed Church Ooij

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This church is located in Ooij and seems to be in use as a residence now. The location is on the public road.

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7

7.34 km

View of Ooij

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In the Middle Ages, De Ooij Castle was the center of the lordship of the same name, but today only remains remain.

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7.47 km

Franciscus Chapel Ooij

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Inge Vogels and Frank van den Hoogen have built a small chapel at the end of their pasture. This is dedicated to Francis of Assisi (1182-1226), the saint who could talk to animals.

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8.19 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.92 km

940 m

320 m

Surfaces

7.02 km

940 m

222 m

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Sunday 21 June

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