Nudist beach Hedelse Bovenwaard
tolerated nudist beach
Last visited 22-07-2020
 tolerated nudist beach |  length 100 meter |  free parking at 900 m |
 bus stop at 30 minutes |  not suitable for the disabled |  grazing by cows |
 sandy beach |  dogs on a lead allowed |
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The nature reserve Hedelse Bovenwaard (approximately 120 hectares) is located east of Hedel and was created around a former sand extraction pond. Sand was extracted here until 2009, including for the Betuwe Tracé. The nature around the pond has recovered in recent years, creating a beautiful nature reserve.
A dirt path runs around the pond (approximately 70 hectares), which on the east side has a fordable place in the creek that connects the pond to the Maas. This shallow creek is not navigable, so boats do not have access to the pond. The water level in the lake fluctuates with the water level of the Meuse, which is influenced by the tide here (daily by approximately 30 cm). There are several small sandy beaches along the lake that are used to a limited extent by recreationists. Cattle graze in the area.
On the northwest side of the lake, on the side of the A2, there are seven headlands. On the second headland from the north side, nudist recreation takes place on a limited scale. Due to the naturally occurring vegetation, the nudist beach is completely out of sight of the path around the lake. You will hardly encounter anyone in the area, which makes it ideal for nudist recreation. For accessibility, see the route page.
The nudist beach is no longer accessible via the first headland, because it has completely grown over. On the second headland, the path is maintained by visitors and is clearly visible.
There is a semi-overgrown sandy beach at the lake. There are no facilities.
There is some noise pollution due to the A2 behind it. Dogs are allowed on a leash.
The lake does not have an official swimming area, so the swimming water is not monitored here. On the side where it is still very shallow, green algae float, but the swimming water is quite clear.
This layer is regularly removed by regular visitors. The swimming area is a bit further from the edge and is free of green algae. After the first slowly sloping bottom, it quickly becomes deep. There are many underwater plants in the swimming water. The lake is approximately 35 metres deep, which can cause cold undercurrents. Therefore, stay close to the edge.
22-10-2017 
