Boat 'Opoe Sientje'

Hiking trail through the Ooijpolder, a water-rich nature reserve near Nijmegen and on the banks of the Waal. Walk from Nijmegen through the water-rich area of the Ooijpolder, part of the Gelderse Poort and located in a bend of the Waal. An ideal trail for anyone who loves views, lots of water, and birds. The route passes through the areas of Stadswaard, Oudewaal, De Groenlanden, and Bisonbaai. Here are countless rivers and lakes, surrounded by vast green fields and small beaches along the...

Surprising nature walk starting on the edge of Nijmegen. You follow the river Waal out of the city and into the greenery. First you walk through the Stadswaard, which used to be agricultural landscapes, but the area has now been returned to nature. Then follows the Oude Waal. This wetland used to be an arm of the Waal and is now an excellent breeding area for birds. After the Oude Waal you walk through the Greenlands, an area with many sand and clay pits, riparian forests and open swamps. You...

City walk through the historic center of Nijmegen, starting from the Het Valkhof museum, where you explore 5000 years of history through an impressive collection of art and archaeological objects. From here you walk to the impressive historic watchtower Belvédère, and in the next park you visit the Saint Nicholas Chapel. Then the route leads to the Waalkade, where you walk through two monumental entrance gates. Then you walk through the city center to the Kronenburgerpark, an oasis of...

Circular walk through the Ooijpolder and the Stadswaard. The nature reserves, located right next to Nijmegen, are part of the Gelderse Poort. Beautiful green areas located between the waters of the Oude Waal and the Waal. During the route you walk along many rivers and lakes, and on the beach on the Waal. There are a few restaurants available at the starting point.

This cycle trail follows the official Ooijroute and makes an extra loop to visit Pannerden. A beautiful cycling route along rivers and through floodplains, along various nature reserves and landscapes. You follow the Waal river to Milingerwaard nature reserve, where you have the chance to make the crossing to Pannerden. Bird-rich nature reserves and small villages with ideal opportunities for a break.