Tour of castles and estates east

The Veluwezoom is known for 'Gelders Arcadia', the landscape of vast estates, country estates and castles. For example, you will find Middachten Estate, Rosendael Park and Castle, Zypendaal House, Doorwerth Castle and Villa Sanoer. The hilly landscape has always been attractive to wealthy families, who built their country houses there and created the most beautiful gardens and parks. With the arrival of train connections in the 19th century, more and more wealthy Westerners came to the Gelders Arcadia estate zone to enjoy this unique landscape and to build their 'country estates' there. And we can still enjoy the many outdoors in this area. The two cycling routes past various castles and estates give you a special glimpse into life then and now.

This route leads you through the eastern part of the Veluwezoom where you cycle through the municipality of Rheden and the municipality of Rozendaal. The varied landscapes give you a good idea of why this part of the Netherlands is so attractive for people to settle here. You cycle along the IJssel and associated floodplains, but you also encounter height differences and beautiful heathlands in the Veluwezoom National Park. The main castles and estates that you pass during this cycle route are the privately inhabited Biljoen Castle in Velp, Middachten Estate in De Steeg en Park and Rosendael Castle in Rozendaal. Both Landgoed Middachten and Rosendael Park and Castle have beautiful gardens where you can take a lovely walk during the summer months. Go in search of the famous'imposters\\\' in Park Rosendael, but be careful not to get wet! The special interior of both castles can also be admired on specific days and provide a good idea of how life used to be.

For more information, download the free Gelders Arcadia app. This app is full of videos, photos and stories of the castles and estates that you can view at home or on location. In this way, the often rich history of the locations of the Gelders Arcadia really comes to life!