Brummense values

Via Dieren to Brummen and back, along the IJssel and through the polder, while enjoying views over water, grass and meadows. The cultural-historical value of the landscape is great and the mysterious depth of IJssel evokes deep respect when you cycle past this primal force. Close to the starting point you can take a look at Middachten Castle Garden and Middachten House, which was rebuilt in 1698. De Steeg is a small settlement that grew up around the castle. Many buildings belonging to the estate are now occupied by private individuals; old farms, staff houses and company buildings. In the mid-twentieth century, after the Second World War, the castle was extensively restored for the first time, making it even more accessible to the public. You've come to the right place for weddings, lunches, dinners or romantic overnight stays. The garden was landscaped with clipped hedges, topiary trees and steep slopes. Later the garden was partly adapted to conform more to the English landscape style. The garden has an open-air theater with beautiful backdrops of yew hedges, a wonderfully scented rose line with colorful old roses and rare tree species, including the Lebanon cedar and the Ginkgo biloba. Definitely worth taking a look! When you continue the route, you will pass a listening point of the Liberation Route, L23: the hell of Ellecom. Here you can listen to the impressive story about Jewish innocent men who were forced under inhumane conditions to expand the Avegoor estate, also known as the cradle of the SS. Further along the route you will come across the historic country estate of Spaenweerd. This idyllic country estate dates from 1650, but was extensively renovated in 1835 by the then owner. A Dutch classic style was applied. The country estate has always been inhabited by private individuals, but also served other purposes. For example, a French school was located there from 1870 to 1895, and nowadays you can go to Spaansweerd for business and festive occasions such as weddings, lunches and overnight stays. Engelenburg Castle is now a hospitable hotel, where you receive a personal and warm welcome. The history of the complex goes back to the early Middle Ages, when Engelenburg was still a modest villa. The house grew and enjoyed great prestige during the Eighty Years' War. The Prince of Orange stayed here at the time when he conquered the IJssel Valley from the Spaniards. You arrive at L24: Bridge to Freedom. At this point of the Liberation Route you can listen to the experiences and adventures of the residents of Dieren, who celebrated the retreat of the last Germans with the Allies. The victory over Dieren paved the way for the liberation of De Veluwe. Finally you arrive at Dieren VSM. Here you can discover impressive old trains and railway lines in the region. The historic steam trains form a bizarre contrast with the modern landscape and that makes the machines extra special. Explore the region with a ride on this special attraction, and take a rest on the train before cycling back to the starting point of the route.