Bridges cross the Waal at the Dutch city of Nijmegen and the Rhein
(same river) at the German city of Emmerich.

Between those points the only way across is what the Dutch call a fietsveer: a bicycle ferry. Like many similar ferries around Europe, these are fun, fresh-air, quickie “cruises” in the price range of a euro or so. In this particular area they lead to some very interesting hiking and cycling through protected wetland areas that are rich with wildlife.

Most wildfowl pictures in this section were shot in or near Millingerwaard, a wetland area near the town of Millingen aan de Rijn, which is also aan de border with Germany. Click the Veer Routes sign for a larger image. On the other side of the river, the ferry pictured stops at Gendt, beside a campground.