Paddling near Leusden, Utrecht
Leusden sits in the Utrecht province, on the edge of the Gelderse Vallei, with the Valleikanaal running close by and the Eem just a few kilometres away. The area is well suited to flatwater paddling — kayak, canoe and SUP — through quiet polder landscapes and wooded estates. The Valleikanaal is a focal point for local SUP routes, while the broader region reaches the Eemmeer and the historic waterways of Utrecht city.
Top waters to paddle near Leusden
Valleikanaal
Gelderland, Utrecht
Eem
Utrecht
Hollandse kust (kustwater)
North Holland
Barneveldsche Beek
Gelderland, Utrecht
Kromme Rijn
Gelderland, Utrecht
Strand Zandvoort
North Holland
Eemmeer
Flevoland, North Holland, Utrecht
Vecht
North Holland, Utrecht
Naturistenstrand Zandvoort
North Holland
Wolderwijd
Flevoland, Gelderland
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