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GelderlandGelderland is a province of the Netherlands, occupying the centre-east of the country. With a total area of 5,136 km2. It is a popular tourist destination and the site of the famous WWII battle in 1944. As a result of the conflict, the city center was destroyed. Restorations to historical monuments are still taking place today. There are more and more things to see and do.
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Lake/ River/ Ponds to Explore in Gelderland
Kraaijenbergse PlassenThe Kraaijenbergse Plassen form a vast lake area of over 400 hectares. The lakes are located in the municipalities of Cuijk and Grave in the Dutch province of North Brabant. The lakes have been created since 1968 by the extraction of industrial sand, gravel and clay.
Oude WaalThe Waal is the main distributary branch of the river Rhine flowing approximately 80 km (50 mi) through the Netherlands. It is the major waterway connecting the port of Rotterdam to Germany. Before it reaches Rotterdam, it joins with the Afgedamde Maas near Woudrichem to form the Boven Merwede. Along its length, Nijmegen, Tiel, Zaltbommel and Gorinchem are towns of importance with direct access to the river.
SpiegelwaalThe Spiegelwaal is a secondary channel of approximately 4 kilometers in the Waal near Nijmegen. The channel was constructed between 2013 and 2015 as part of the Room for the Waal project. The Spiegelwaal is not a through route for shipping. The water is therefore particularly suitable for water sports such as canoeing, rowing, windsurfing and sailing. A rescue brigade is also active for water sports enthusiasts and recreational swimming.
WijlermeerWijlermeer is a 25-hectare lake , nature and recreation area in the Duffelt region, along the German-Dutch border near Nijmegen. . There used to be a swimming pool on the site of the lake. The Wijlermeer is a wintering area for numerous waterfowl species , including the nun and the red merganser , black tern , teal , pochard and shoveler.
WylerbergmeerWijlermeer is a 25-hectare lake, nature and recreation area in the Duffelt region, along the German-Dutch border near Nijmegen. On the Dutch side there is a beach that is popular with holidaymakers. This lake is a wintering area for numerous waterfowl species, including the nun and the merganser, black tern, teal, pochard and shoveler.
WylerbergmeerWylerbergmeer is a 25-hectare lake , nature and recreation area in the Duffelt region, along the German-Dutch border near Nijmegen. It is a popular recreational area and also swimming is allowed here.