Cycling in Wijk bij Duurstede

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.

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.