Relaxed cycling through the Gelderse Vallei

  • The Netherlands
  • Gelderland
  • Putten
  • 47.42 km (Approximately 02:47 u)
  • Cycling route 115600
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Relaxed cycling through the Gelderse Vallei

  • The Netherlands
  • Gelderland
  • Putten
  • 47.42 km (Approximately 02:47 u)
  • Cycling route 115600

In the area between Nijkerk and Putten you will find different landscape types. You cycle through meadows, the water of Lake Veluwe and through the built-up areas of the cities. Plenty to see on this route, so you won't be bored for a moment. Be sure to take the time to take a look at the octagonal tower mill De Hoop. The mill was built in 1888 to grind grain and that function remained until the end of the twentieth century. The start and end point of the route, Postillion Hotel Amersfoort Veluwemeer, is ideal for escaping the routine of everyday life. The hotel is beautifully situated on the Veluwemeer on Nulde beach. Have a bite to eat in the restaurant or take a seat on the terrace with a drink.

Directions

# Description Distance
Postillion Hotel Amersfoort Veluwemeer (Strandboulevard, 3882 RN, Putten, Gelderland, The Netherlands) 0.00 km
38
38 (3882RN, Putten, Gelderland, The Netherlands) 0.50 km
67
67 (3861MZ, Nijkerk, Gelderland, The Netherlands) 5.16 km
52
52 (Zeedijk, 3861NN, Nijkerk, Gelderland, The Netherlands) 5.73 km
51
51 (Zeedijk, 3861ME, Nijkerk, Gelderland, The Netherlands) 9.60 km
50
50 (3861MR, Nijkerk, Gelderland, The Netherlands) 10.36 km

Pause places

Postillion Hotel Amersfoort Veluwemeer

Strandboulevard 3
3882 RN Putten
http://www.postillionhotels.com

In search of the dancing trees: Postillion Hotel Amersfoort Veluwemeer is located directly on the Veluwemeer. When you sit on our terrace you immediately get a holiday feeling. Have you ever seen a tree dance? No? Then you have probably never been to the Speulderbos. This beautiful forest is full of special trees. They are not straight, but crooked. And when the sun shines through the branches, this creates a very special spectacle. You immediately understand why this is called the forest of the dancing trees. With a bit of luck you will also come across a deer or a wild boar. Don't you suffer from fear of heights? Then a visit to the forest tower on the Schovenhorst estate should not be missing from your list. This tower is no less than 40 meters high. The reward for climbing the 235 steps is great: the view over Amersfoort and the Veluwe is very special. It is not possible to pay with cash at this location.

Sights

Molen De Hoop


3862PB Nijkerk
http://www.allemolens.nl

The mill on this site has already had several predecessors. The current mill has been there since the end of the 19th century. You can visit this mill on Saturday. The first standard mill was built on this site in 1860. This mill was later demolished because the mill had fallen into disrepair. The mill was then replaced by an octagonal tower mill, but this mill burned down in 1887. The mill was rebuilt with parts from the Zwolle oil mill De Hoop. The mill was restored several times because the mill fell into disrepair time and again. This was because the mill was not running sufficiently and was not well maintained. In 2004 the mill was finally saved from transition by a new enthusiastic buyer. In 2005 the mill was again thoroughly restored to make the mill operational again. Since then the mill has been well maintained and flour is even ground in it from time to time.

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Postillion Hotels