Paddling near Maarssen, Utrecht
Maarssen sits along the Vecht in the Utrecht province, where this gently winding river connects a network of canals, polders, and open lakes. The Vecht itself is the centrepiece for local paddlers — calm, tree-lined, and navigable by kayak, canoe, or SUP. A short distance away, the Loosdrechtse Plassen provide wide-open flatwater touring, while the Oude Rijn and Kromme Rijn extend the range for those wanting longer day trips through classic Dutch river scenery.
Top waters to paddle near Maarssen
Vecht
Oude Rijn
Hollandse kust (kustwater)
Kromme Rijn
Loosdrechtse Plassen
Strand Zandvoort
Gekanaliseerde Hollandsche IJssel
Amstel
Nieuwe Waterweg
Valleikanaal
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