Old IJssel Lock (Doesburg) – River IJssel loop from Arnhem Presikhaaf

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Old IJssel Lock (Doesburg) – River IJssel loop from Arnhem Presikhaaf

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Old IJssel Lock (Doesburg) – River IJssel loop from Arnhem Presikhaaf

02:22

41.1km

70m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 33.4 km for 1.67 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.66 km

IJssel dike in Uiterwaarden IJssel

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It remains a beautiful route to cycle to Velp, along the IJssel and floodplains.

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6.78 km

View of the Uiterwaarden and River IJssel

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The cycle path takes you through the floodplains of the IJssel. A quiet area where you are one with the flourishing of the river. Water birds and boats are present here.

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15.0 km

View of the IJssel with the Veluwezoom in the background

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Beautiful area ✌️🤩

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22.3 km

Old IJssel Lock (Doesburg)

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his lock complex was built in 1952.

The lock complex is one of the most important structures within the Rhine and IJssel Water Board. Although the majority of the complex …

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27.0 km

River IJssel

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Freizeit und Arbeiten am Fluss

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27.1 km

Steam Pumping Station Monument De Liemers

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The Gemaal De Liemers is one of the most important works of art within the water board. It was built in 1981 about a hundred meters from the place where …

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29.1 km

Rhederlaag

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Local recreation area of typical Dutch design (large paid parking lot, beach and a little infrastructure).

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29.5 km

Rhederlaag Recreational Lake

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The Rhederlaag recreation area is a favorite area for many water sports enthusiasts thanks to the open connection with the IJssel. Also very suitable for a refreshing dive.

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41.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.1 km

13.7 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.0 km

3.85 km

2.32 km

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

19°C

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Comments

April 11, 2026,van De Steeg naar ‘de Ijsselkop’ Uitzichtpunt de Pley

A bike ride along many, really many beautiful spots that I have rarely or never been to before ……🤩 Turning point; Westervoort – De IJsselkop, the geographical name for the land point at the separation of the Rhine and IJssel south of Westervoort. Then also ending up at a memorial service….Quick Anger. Allied crossing from Westervoort April 12, 1945. 🪖🎖️

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April 30, 2025,🇳🇱 Kastell Rosendael-Biljoen-Middachten und Rhederlaag-See

The weather was fantastic today ☀ and you could set off cycling in a t-shirt. My tour today starts in Arnhem 🇳🇱🚴. Then I passed the impressive Kasteel Rosendael, Biljoen and Middachten. Kasteel Rosendael is known for its beautiful gardens and impressive architecture. I have cycled past this castle several times on my tours. It is always a beautiful highlight …

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