Vecht River – Breukelen Drawbridge loop from Maarssen

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Netherlands

Utrecht

Maarssen

Vecht River – Breukelen Drawbridge loop from Maarssen

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Vecht River – Breukelen Drawbridge loop from Maarssen

03:20

56.0km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 15.0 km for 14 m

After 42.0 km for 15 m

After 44.1 km for 38 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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21.2 km

Nieuwe Polderplas

Lake

21.8 km

Fort Spion

Fort

25.6 km

Along the river the Vecht

Highlight • Historical Site

Very nice little road and great scenery.

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26.8 km

Zandpad (along the Vecht)

Highlight • Trail

Small panoramic route, great views.

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26.8 km

Vecht River

Highlight (Segment) • River

Stately houses or summer residences stand along the Vecht.

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27.7 km

Breukelen Drawbridge

Highlight • Bridge

Picturesque village on the Vecht, Brooklyn in New York is named after it!

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28.8 km

View of Nijenrode Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Characteristic but rather restored castle that now houses a renowned business school

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29.6 km

River Vecht

Highlight (Segment) • River

Very nice section on the Vecht.

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35.3 km

Windmills and Historic Houses Along the Vecht

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Super bike trails through the forest and parkland.

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42.1 km

View of Utrecht from the Zandbrug

Highlight • Viewpoint

Utrecht is a beautiful, old city (before Christ) with a lot of flair, canals, bustling streets, always worth a visit
My special tip: Don't miss Schloss Haar!! see photos

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56.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.0 km

19.1 km

3.57 km

3.31 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.8 km

9.01 km

8.00 km

1.98 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

21°C

12°C

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Comments

September 18, 2022,Von Breukelen nach Utrecht

First day of the combined bike and river cruise in South Holland. Very rainy, but still great impressions between Breukelen and Utrecht

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April 22, 2024,Mon 22nd Apr 2024 - Breukelen to Utrecht

Our first day of cycling, ~40km from Breukelen to Utrecht. Mostly pleasantly warm with one short shower which briefly included hail.
Cathie was on a non-ebike whilst I opted for an ebike for the week.
I used assistance for about 100m today, tomorrow may be different.
Much to see of huge old houses built around 150 years ago or more …

September 15, 2024,NL 1 Breukelen - Utrecht

The ship had left Amsterdam at 6 a.m. to go to Breukelen. There we disembarked for the first bike ride. We went back along the canal and then practically rode on a narrow dam over water. There were large bodies of water to the right and left of the path. There were vantage points for bird watching.
On the Vecht …

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