# View of the Erasmus Bridge from Leuvenhoofd

The Erasmusbrug (English: "Erasmus Bridge") is a combined cable-stayed and bascule bridge. Construction began in 1986 and was completed in 1996. It crosses the Nieuwe Maas in the centre of Rotterdam.

### Location
- **City:** Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

### Popular Nearby Places
1. [Rotterdam City Hall](/content/highlight/6556383/index.html)
2. [Het Witte Huis Rotterdam](/content/highlight/2967451/index.html)
3. [Wolvenvallei](/content/highlight/4051947/index.html)
4. [Diergaarde Blijdorp (Rotterdam Zoo)](/content/highlight/3288835/index.html)
5. [Prinsenmolen](/content/highlight/2938371/index.html)
6. [Rijnhavenbrug](/content/highlight/2965291/index.html)
7. [Langs de Boompjes(kade)](/content/highlight/613963/index.html)
8. [Poortgebouw Rotterdam](/content/highlight/2903043/index.html)
9. [Witte Huis](/content/highlight/7732295/index.html)
10. [View of the Rotte](/content/highlight/6552203/index.html)

### Hiking Routes
1. **[De Boeg (The Bow) War Memorial – Willems Bridge loop from Beurs](/content/discover/View_of_the_Erasmus_Bridge_from_Leuvenhoofd/@51.9115360,4.4842760/tours?sport=hike&map=true&toursThroughHighlight=2965272&allow_nearby_search=true&max_distance=30000&focusedTour=24041399/index.html)**  
   - Distance: 6.62 km  
   - Duration: 01:41  
   - Elevation Gain: 20m  
   - Difficulty: Easy

2. **[Willems Bridge – De Hef (Koningshaven Bridge) loop from Rijnhaven](/content/discover/View_of_the_Erasmus_Bridge_from_Leuvenhoofd/@51.9115360,4.4842760/tours?sport=hike&map=true&toursThroughHighlight=2965272&allow_nearby_search=true&max_distance=30000&focusedTour=43993689/index.html)**  
   - Distance: 5.81 km  
   - Duration: 01:29  
   - Elevation Gain: 20m  
   - Difficulty: Easy

3. **[Rotterdam Market Hall – Erasmus Bridge, Rotterdam loop from Wilhelminaplein](/content/discover/View_of_the_Erasmus_Bridge_from_Leuvenhoofd/@51.9115360,4.4842760/tours?sport=hike&map=true&toursThroughHighlight=2965272&allow_nearby_search=true&max_distance=30000&focusedTour=39738608/index.html)**  
   - Distance: 8.58 km  
   - Duration: 02:12  
   - Elevation Gain: 40m  
   - Difficulty: Moderate

### Weather
- **Current Weather:** 20°C
- **Forecast:** Rain expected during activities. Pack a waterproof jacket.

For more information about the Erasmus Bridge or to plan your visit, check local guides or hiking community resources.