Zwolle – Kampen City Centre loop from Kampen Zuid

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Netherlands

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Kampen

Zwolle – Kampen City Centre loop from Kampen Zuid

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Zwolle – Kampen City Centre loop from Kampen Zuid

02:32

43.7km

60m

Cycling

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

Last updated: November 1, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 39.6 km for 225 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.8 km

View of the Old IJssel Bridge

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Enjoy the view of this famous bridge, surrounded by beautiful Dutch farmland, even including wild flowers and grazing horses in the right season.

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21.7 km

Zwolle

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Zwolle was once part of the Hanseatic League and when it joined this trade union, prosperity returned. That is why they wanted to protect themselves against invaders and built a …

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31.4 km

Veetcaterdijk Cycle Path

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Beautiful cycle path along the IJssel to the ferry. Take the ferry there. Crossing from 10:00 to 18:00 for €1.20.

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36.7 km

View of the IJssel River at Kampen

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The view over the IJssel from Kampen is picturesque. The river meanders through the Dutch landscape, bordered by green floodplains and old quays.

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38.7 km

Kampen City Bridge

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Very nice bridge in the center of Kampen

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38.9 km

The Stadsbrug is a bridge design with a contemporary shape that takes into account the protected, monumental cityscape of the historic city center. It is almost like a fairytale scene: the city bridge of Kampen 'by night'.

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39.6 km

Kampen Old Town and Harbour

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cozy downtown and port

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39.9 km

Kampen City Centre

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Kampen - a very beautiful old Hanseatic city

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43.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

17.3 km

4.17 km

537 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.3 km

8.29 km

4.18 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 2 November

12°C

5°C

35 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

July 8, 2022,NL-Zwolle bis Kampen-mit Silvia [319]

We made one more stop on the way back

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May 29, 2023,🇳🇱 Runde an der IJssel - Zwolle - Zalk - Kampen - Wilsum

A nice, relaxed tour on the IJsel ⛵. After a short tour of Zwolle we go to Zalk for lunch 🍽️, a small town on the IJsel. The route continues to Kampen with its three city gates. The "Nieuwe Toren" is a magnificent tower in the city center that you can climb. From the top you have a magnificent view …

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August 9, 2025,KAMPEN - ZWOLLE - HATTEM , Hanzesteden aan de IJSSEL

The Hanseatic Cities, a network of Northern European trading cities, owe their wealth to flourishing trade in the Middle Ages and early modern period. Through cooperation and the granting of trading privileges, such as exemption from tolls, the Hanseatic Cities were able to significantly strengthen their economies. The cities flourished through the trade of goods such as salt, fish, grain, …

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July 20, 2023,Hattem nach Kampen links und rechts der Ijsel

The way over the dam wasn't quite as nice as the cycle path leads over a road. But the way back is even more beautiful!!!

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August 2, 2025,Zwolle und dann war der Akku vom Smartphone leer

We cycled to the beautiful city of Zwolle. Unfortunately, the charging cable between our smartphone and our e-bike was broken, so we had to use the hubs for the rest of the tour.

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