🌳🌊 Nederrijnse Klompenpad XL (27 km)🏰

Discover one of the most diverse landscapes in the region — a real journey along the Lower Rhine. The Nederrijnse Klompenpad XL leads us through open river plains, farmland, historic estates, and rolling forests that feel almost un-Dutch in their steepness.

We’ll pass old brick factories, Oranje Nassau’s Oord, and the scenic Duno Estate with its medieval Hunneschans. The highlight of the day is Castle Doorwerth, perhaps the most beautiful castle in the region — an ideal spot for a relaxed break in a setting of forested hills and tranquil courtyards.

From there, the trail continues across dikes, floodplains, orchards, and woodlands, offering wide panoramas over the Rhine valley. It’s a classic Klompenpad XL: water, heritage, and nature all woven together.

🥾 What’s the plan?
You can find the original Klompenpad route here, but since the Drielse ferry stops operating after 1 November, we’ve adapted and improved the trail — adding more forest sections for an even better experience. https://klompenpaden.nl/klompenpaden/Nederrijnsepad-XL/1f2c3fe9-b177-4023-9074-50d60a4c106f

📍When and where to meet?
We’ll meet in front of Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant De Wageningsche Berg at 11h. We will start shortly afterwards. https://maps.app.goo.gl/mbJ1dQbLT89Rgwee9

🏁 Finish
After roughly 27km, we will finish the hike at the same sport we started, since this is a loop hike.

🚗 Coming by car?
If you’re coming by car, there’s parking available at the hotel. Please arrive a bit early to make sure you get a space — otherwise, you may need to park along the public road just outside, a short walk from the hotel.

⏸️ Planned Breaks
● 12 km: Snack with a view over the Nederrijn
● 15 km: 45 - 60 minute break at Castle Doorwerth where we can find food and drinks
● 25 km: Ferry crossing

💸 Payment
Please pay as soon as you sign up: To keep things fair for everyone, if we don’t receive your payment within 48 hours, we will need to remove you from the participant list. If there’s a waiting list, this will happen sooner (in less than 48 hours). If that happens, no worries — you’re always welcome to sign up again if there’s space.

🌟 Early Bird Deal! Join now for just €3 — available for 3 days (72h). After that, the price will be €4.

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👟 Good to know

• Refund policy: Cancellations are fully refundable up to 1 week before the event (This is Friday 31 octobre at 23h59). After this period, the fee becomes non-refundable.
• Hike difficulty: Our hikes are moderately challenging. Please only join if you’re confident you can keep up with the group’s pace (5 km/ h)— it’s more fun for everyone when we can walk together without long waits.
• If the pace is too challenging: We may kindly suggest you continue at your own pace. We’ll give you clear directions to the nearest bus or train so you can return comfortably.
• At your own risk: You participate at your own risk, so please make sure you have appropriate insurance coverage for outdoor activities.
• Payment note: With Tikkie we only see initials (e.g., J. Doe instead of John Doe). Please include your Meetup name in the payment note so we can match it easily.
• Friends joining: If you bring a friend, make sure they also register and pay.
• What to bring: Snacks, lunch, and 1–2 liters of water (depending on the hike distance).
• Stay connected: Join our WhatsApp group to be the first to hear about future hikes — ask for the QR code during the hike.
• T-shirts: Fairwear-certified organic cotton, eco-friendly inks — €25. Sustainable, odor-resistant, and perfect for hiking. Let us know your size and we’ll bring one for you.