Paddling near Apeldoorn, Gelderland
Apeldoorn sits on the eastern edge of the Veluwe in Gelderland, with the Apeldoornsch Kanaal running through the city centre and a network of quieter waterways extending into the surrounding countryside. The area suits flatwater paddling — canoe, kayak and SUP — on urban canals, nearby rivers, and the broader Gelderland water network.
Top waters to paddle near Apeldoorn
Geldersche IJssel
Gelderland, Overijssel
Overijssels Kanaal
Overijssel
Oude IJssel
Gelderland
Wolderwijd
Flevoland, Gelderland
Linge
Gelderland, North Brabant, South Holland, Utrecht
Valleikanaal
Gelderland, Utrecht
Barneveldsche Beek
Gelderland, Utrecht
Overijsselse Vecht
Overijssel
Waal
Gelderland, South Holland
Ketelmeer
Flevoland, Overijssel
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