Korevaar, Plas van van Wijck, Ochtensche Buitenpolder and Bemmelsche Loop

This is a long, ruler-flat lowland circuit of roughly 112 km / 70 miles with essentially 0 m / 0 ft of elevation gain, linking a string of river-and-polder landscapes: broad dikes, drainage canals, reedbeds, and open pastureland where the “terrain” is more about wind, water, and surface conditions than hills. Expect long, steady walking on a mix of asphalt dike tops, farm lanes, and occasional gravel/grass levee paths, with frequent views across wide floodplains and managed wetlands. (hiiker.app)

Because your “Hike head: near …” and the route’s exact start coordinates weren’t provided, the most reliable way to pin down the start is to open the route in HiiKER and use its startpoint to navigate to the nearest practical landmark/parking area. The one segment that’s clearly defined on HiiKER is Ochtensche Buitenpolder via Bonegraafse Weg and Oude Veer Weg, which sits by Ochten in the Dutch river area (Betuwe/Waal corridor). (hiiker.app)

Getting to the start (car + public transport)

• By car: In this region, starts are typically easiest from a dike access point or small roadside pull-in near the named polder/loop. Use HiiKER to route to the trailhead and then aim for a nearby village access road (often a “Weg” running up onto the dike). In the Ochten area, the named access roads on the HiiKER route (Bonegraafse Weg / Oude Veer Weg) are the kind of places you can usually reach directly by car and then park considerately without blocking farm traffic. (hiiker.app)
  
• By public transport: The practical approach is to travel by train/bus to the nearest village hub (for example Ochten for the Ochtensche Buitenpolder section), then walk a short connector to the dike. In these rural river polders, the last mile/kilometer is often on quiet roads rather than dedicated footpaths—plan for that in your timing.

What the walking feels like (and why it’s “easy” but not “effortless”)

With no climbing, the difficulty comes from: - Distance management: 112 km / 70 miles is multi-day for most hikers. Even at a modest 20–25 km (12–16 mi) per day, you’re looking at 4–6 days depending on breaks and detours. - Exposure: Dikes are famously open. Wind off the water can be relentless, and shade can be scarce. - Surface variability: Asphalt is fast but repetitive; grassy levees can be slick after rain; farm tracks can be muddy where tractors have churned the edges.

Landmarks, landscapes, and the “water-engineered” character

This route’s named places point to classic Dutch river-country features:

• Buitenpolder (outer polder): Areas like Ochtensche Buitenpolder are shaped by the river’s presence—flat, open, and defined by dikes, drainage channels, and seasonal water management. On the HiiKER-listed Ochtensche Buitenpolder hike, the terrain is described as a calm countryside walk with virtually no elevation gain, which matches what you should expect across the broader 112 km link-up. (hiiker.app)
  
• Loops and “loops” (like Bemmelsche Loop): In Dutch lowlands, “loop” often refers to a small watercourse/stream or a meandering drainage line. These sections tend to be quieter, with willow-lined banks, reed fringes, and narrow bridges.
• Plas (like Plas van Wijck): “Plas” indicates a lake/pond—often a former sand/gravel extraction pit or managed recreational water. These spots can be excellent for birdlife and for breaking up the long dike miles with waterside scenery.

Nature and wildlife to look for

Even in heavily managed landscapes, wildlife can be rich: - Birds: Expect large numbers of geese, ducks, coots, herons, and—