Canoeing in the Biesbosch
In a canoe, experience The Biesbosch national Park up close.
Imagine yourself in a jungle with narrow winding creeks and overhanging branches. Paddle through a vast and rugged landscape with large creeks and reed beds and over wide expanses of water with wide reeds. For both experienced and novice canoeists there are several routes to follow, from 2 hours to a whole day. Even a multi-day trip is possible! Spend the night in the heart of the Biesbosch in your own tent at a so-called pole campsite. Canoeing is an adventure!
Starting points
There are several starting points in the Biesbosch where you can launch your own canoe or rent one. On the Biesbosch map of Staatsbosbeheer, which can be bought or viewed at the main gates, all kayak piers in the Biesbosch are indicated.
Because of the busy shipping on the wide Amer, it is not recommended to use the port of Drimmelen as a starting point. Better to start your canoe trip at: Jachthaven Vissershang, there just over the dike is the jetty. There is plenty of parking space, just like at Jachthaven Van Oversteeg.
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Renting a canoe?
Renting a canoe?
Want to canoe through the Biesbosch yourself? Check out options for canoe rentals here!
Routes
You can canoe several routes in the Biesbosch. In the Brabant Biesbosch you can determine your own route through the Noordwaard by means of nodes. You can also choose from various routes, there is something for everyone, from the beginner to the seasoned canoer. Would you rather be guided on your canoe trip through the Biesbosch? Then go out with a guide!
Canoe Routes Brabant Biesbosch
The most enjoyable canoe routes through the Biesbosch Line, in the Biesbosch and through the Noordwaard can be found here. There is something for everyone: from beginners to seasoned paddlers. Create your own route? That is possible with the junction route through the Noordwaard.
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Canoe Routes Sliedrecht Biesbosch
For canoeists in the Biesbosch, there are three marked routes to follow: one starting from Biesboschcentrum Dordrecht and two starting from Natuurpoort Vissershang. Other routes are marked on the maps provided by most canoe rental companies.
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What do you need to consider?
That the Biesbosch is a rugged nature reserve where you sometimes encounter unexpected situations: a creek lying dry or a flooded footpath. In the Sliedrechtse Biesbosch, for example, there is a tide difference of 80 cm on average and especially at high tide there is a strong current. Of course we cannot inform you exactly about these situations in advance, but that is exactly what makes a visit to the Biesbosch so adventurous!
For the routes departing from Jachthaven Vissershang keep in mind at the crossing Spijkerboor, that in windy conditions there is a lot of wave action, so wear a life jacket.
Several advanced canoe routes are available from Drimmelen. These always begin and end with the crossing of the Amer River. There is shipping and wave action here, so wear a life jacket.
