Cycling in Wijk bij Duurstede
1 cycling route from Wijk bij Duurstede, Netherlands, 79 km, 79 km mapped in all, with up to 163 m of climbing in a day. Mostly flat riding (2 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 49 km on cycle paths or lanes. Best months to ride: May to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 79 km
- Biggest day
- 163 m
- Terrain
- Flat
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best months
- May to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 3% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 49 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Wijk bij Duurstede
Wijk bij Duurstede provides access to a 79.2 km route passing through multiple settlements including Amerongen, Veenendaal, Ede, Arnhem, and crosses into Germany reaching Emmerich am Rhein. The route covers diverse urban and semi-urban areas within the Netherlands and Germany, with 93% paved surfaces and some gravel sections. Services are generally accessible, with the longest stretch without facilities being 8.4 km, and numerous railway stations along the way. The route includes 48.6 km on cycle paths and only 2 km on main roads without cycle lanes, enhancing safety and comfort for riders.
More on terrain
Terrain
This route is predominantly flat with an elevation gain of 163 m, reaching a maximum height of 77 m. The gradients are moderate, typical of the Dutch and adjoining German landscapes, with no significant climbs recorded.