Hertog Reijnout Steam Pumping Station – De Vanenburg Castle loop from Nijkerk

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Netherlands

Gelderland

Nijkerk

Hertog Reijnout Steam Pumping Station – De Vanenburg Castle loop from Nijkerk

Moderate

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Hertog Reijnout Steam Pumping Station – De Vanenburg Castle loop from Nijkerk

03:05

52.5km

110m

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: September 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.4 km for 60 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.8 km

Hertog Reijnout Steam Pumping Station

Highlight • Monument

In the steam pumping station you will find the Arkemheen visitor center with a beautiful bird viewing point. There are regular exhibitions (in summer). On meal days you can even admire the steam pumping station 'under steam'.

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12.9 km

Cycle Path Along the Dike in Arkemheen

Highlight • Cycleway

Bike path on the dike with a great view.

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14.9 km

Cycling on the Zeedijk near Veluwerandmeren

Highlight • Cycleway

I love these sections where you can cycle directly on the dike.

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16.5 km

Birdwatching in Arkemheen Polder

Highlight • Natural

A beautiful route along the Randmeer and later through the woods of Zeewolde

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22.2 km

De Vanenburg Castle

Highlight • Castle

In front of the Vanenburg, which today is a hotel and restaurant, you will find the monument "Sarah".
The memorial commemorates the Jewish men who spent the summer of 1942 …

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25.2 km

Volenbeek

Nature Reserve

37.1 km

Nieuwe Prinsenweg through the Speulder Forest

Highlight • Cycleway

This is a paved cycle path through the dense forests of the Speulderbos. This forest is located on a moraine, which means that you will find considerable differences in height here - by Dutch standards.

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