The peaceful Rijnstrangen Path – walk in silence

Wooden shoe path Rijnstrangenpad. Started in Oud-Zevenaar and ran clockwise. Fortunately, the path had just been mowed. I thought it was a beautiful route.

Well, Komoot didn't want my pictures at the weekend 😕. But now! I can't even describe it... the true beauty of this landscape is revealed from above. I could have jumped in the grass for joy. I almost had the beautiful landscape to myself! And then the sun goes down 😍. Birds were singing everywhere. I didn't even know many of them. There were so many poultry on the way. I saw a large flock of starlings. As I pulled myself through the water on the ferry, starlings flew overhead several times. Unfortunately much too fast to take photos. Almost the entire tour consists of grass paths. I don't know how the Dutch do it, but the paths are mowed. And that despite the fact that almost no one is out and about here. I've noticed this on several tours. I like the simplicity of the Netherlands. The paths simply lead over huge meadows with grazing animals. Climbing aids lead over the fences. On this tour probably around 13! The barbed wire is not always protected. You have to get your legs up a bit on this tour 😉. Oh, no ticks! Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on this tour.

A wonderful walk on Sunday afternoon... The Klompenpad is always an experience 👍. This time with 2x Trekveer (train ferry 😅), so training for arms and legs, because it's pretty difficult 🙆😉 to pull alone. There were almost only beaten paths in the Rhine meadows, over dykes and over an infinite number of fences with climbing aids and quite a bit of nature. Plus 2 strength training sessions. Perfect 👍

The Rijnstrangenpad is a roughly 13–14 km long circular hiking trail in the Gelderse Poort region of the Netherlands, near the town of Zevenaar. The route leads through a former Rhine river basin with dikes, wetlands, and reed beds. The trail starts near Oud-Zevenaar and leads through the Gelderse Poort river landscape. After just a few minutes, it becomes clear that this hike is primarily captivating because of its scenery. The trail leads mainly along narrow paths, farm tracks, meadows, and small dikes. There are beautiful views across the flat landscape and its numerous bodies of water. You can frequently hear waterfowl or spot ducks and geese on the wetlands. Gnawed trees suggest that beavers are also present in this area. The small hand ferries used to cross the waterways are particularly interesting – an unusual experience on our hike. However, the trail was very wet or muddy in some places. Especially after rain, it quickly becomes clear why these paths are called "clog paths." 😉 After about three to four hours, you reach the starting point of the circular tour in Oud-Zevenaar again. Here, you can enjoy your "apple tart met slagroom" at the social café ("Social Foods") in Oud-Zevenaar, Kerkweg 2, after completing your hike.

@ Andrea 🌈🌞🥾 Thank you for the great tour 😀👍

When our son goes hiking with his parents on Father's Day, it's quality time for all of us! Despite the drizzle, we're enjoying the time in nature and on the trails that @M. M. 🚶‍♂️🚲🚶‍♀️ inspired us to take! Thank you so much for that! The "Rijnstrangenpad" loop on the Lower Rhine had some really beautiful sections; unfortunately, other routes were completely overgrown in places: suggestions for names like "Expedition through the Dutch jungle" came up 😉😂! Since the loop couldn't be completed without a stop for refreshments, we'll round off the beautiful day in our favorite Greek restaurant before the celebrations, without the subsequent bridge day, are already a thing of the past. We send you our best wishes and hope you have a great time 🖖!

Start & Soul: Bahnhof Zevenaar https://klompenpaden.nl/klompenpad/rijnstrangenpad/

Today we did a tour through the Geldersche Waard near Zevenaar. Start was at the train station in Zevenaar. From there we mostly followed the Klompenpad Rijnstrangenpad. It leads through fields and river landscapes, often on small paths. In between you have to climb over fences with the help of small running boards. Apparently the path is adjusted. You should follow the current signage. In two places you use a hand ferry to get further. Unfortunately, one was not usable today because of the low water level and we had to take the path over the bridge. On the way you meet different animals 🐄 🐑 🐸 🦆 🦢🐴, but a zebra surprised us the most 🦓.