Paddling near Tiel, Gelderland

Tiel sits in the Gelderse Vallei region of Gelderland, flanked by two of the Netherlands' most paddleable rivers. The Waal, a major Rhine distributary, runs just 1 km from the city centre, while the quieter Linge flows 2 km away. The Linge in particular is well known among kayakers and canoeists for its calm, rural character — a 20-km day route from Tiel to Buren passes orchards, farm animals, and historic locks through the Betuwe fruit-growing landscape.