Culinary castle route

The Veluwe is teeming with castles and estates where there is plenty to do. Every location is unique for a different reason. Go on a discovery tour within the old castle walls or take a walk through the beautiful gardens. This cycling route through the Veluwe landscape takes you past three estates where you can enjoy good food and drinks in a special ambiance.

Get off your bike at the Staverden estate and enjoy a refreshing drink on the award-winning terrace of the brasserie. Or order a picnic basket in advance and look for a nice spot in the castle garden to enjoy all the goodies. De Vanenburg Castle is located on a 17th-century authentic estate in Putten. In the restaurant at the rear of the castle, the staff is happy to let you enjoy a tasty lunch or opt for a high tea if you like to dine a little longer. Slightly further north on the Veluwe, you cycle past Essenburgh Castle. Dive into the vaulted cellar here and sit down for a home-cooked dinner. The most delicious dishes made from fresh, and as much organic as possible, products appear on your plate.

This cycle route is a good combination of being active but also enjoying culinary delights at special and unusual locations. If you want to make a weekend of it, you can also spend the night at De Essenburgh Castle and De Vanenburg Castle.