Paddling near Arnhem, Gelderland
Arnhem sits in Gelderland where the Rhine branches spread across a wide river landscape. The Rijkerswoerdse Plassen within the city are a go-to spot for SUP, while the broader region opens up canoe and kayak routes along the Linge, the Waal, and the Geldersche IJssel — flat, accessible waterways that suit everything from beginners to touring paddlers.
Top waters to paddle near Arnhem
Geldersche IJssel
Gelderland, Overijssel
Linge
Gelderland, North Brabant, South Holland, Utrecht
Waal
Gelderland, South Holland
Oude IJssel
Gelderland
Valleikanaal
Gelderland, Utrecht
Oude Rijn
Gelderland
Maas
Gelderland, Limburg, North Brabant
Overijssels Kanaal
Overijssel
Barneveldsche Beek
Gelderland, Utrecht
Kromme Rijn
Gelderland, Utrecht
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