Uiterwaarden IJssel – Gortelse Heide loop from Heerde

Uiterwaarden IJssel – Gortelse Heide loop from Heerde

Moderate

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Uiterwaarden IJssel – Gortelse Heide loop from Heerde

02:11

56.6km

70m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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After 43.3 km for 202 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.84 km

Nijbroeksche Wetering

Lake

3.53 km

High Water Barrier near Zwolle and Kampen

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They open a reverse storm surge barrier during high water to keep cities such as Zwollen and Kampen dry.

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4.88 km

Uiterwaarden Dam

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Nice with your head in the wind

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5.01 km

IJsseldijk Along the Uiterwaarden IJssel

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The IJsseldijk Zwolle-Olst protects the residents of Salland and Zwolle against water from the IJssel. And during a north-westerly storm against the IJsselmeer.

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9.72 km

IJssel Floodplains

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Good asphalt. Few elderly or families on a bicycle. Usually a place to accelerate. Watch out for the cars, they usually drive too fast here.

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16.1 km

De Matanze

Nature Reserve

18.5 km

Bandijk

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A beautiful, typical dyke road. Tailwind? To enjoy! Wind against? Forgo.

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19.2 km

Check in advance how the wind is, this road is great! With headwind it is tough, but then you have more time to enjoy the beautiful view over the IJssel. On sunny days watch out for the touring cyclists!

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24.4 km

Approach to the dike

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Nice gentle run-up to the dike, turn it on before you turn in the wind

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43.5 km

Gortelse Heide

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Experience the tranquility when you cycle through this rolling heathland area. The Gortelse Heide covers 108 hectares and is part of the Het Loo Crown Estate, the largest contiguous estate …

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