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Paddling near Zeist, Utrecht

Zeist sits in the Utrecht region, surrounded by a network of rivers and lakes that make it a practical base for flatwater paddling. The Kromme Rijn runs close by, and the canals of Utrecht city are a short distance away — among the most popular kayaking waters in the Netherlands, with double-level wharves along the Oudegracht that make launching straightforward. The Loosdrechtse Plassen and the Vecht add open-water and river options within easy reach.

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