Nunspeet, Oldebroek and Elburg

Along sloping paths, spruces and jagged oaks sway in the wind. The fragrant heathland and rustling forests of Boswachterij Nunspeet offer a safe home to many animals. On the wet heath you will find puddles where the growth of purple-red sundew paints a pleasant picture. Rhododendrons and other beautiful plants reflect in the water, where those seeking peace and quiet come to indulge themselves. The bushes are full of birds and if you look closely you can sometimes see the tracks of wild boars along the paths. Roaming along the trees, they look for shallow pools to use as mud patches. The Randmeren are on the other side of Nunspeet. Unique plants such as pondweed and stone wrack, for which a protection zone has even been established, prevent algae blooms in the shallow waters. Water birds, such as the little swan and the pochard, also find these plants very tasty. The Veluwerandmeren are such an important habitat for water birds that they have also been assigned a protected zone here. You used to find bream in the waters, but the territory of this fish has been occupied by bass and roach. The presence of pike and eel is also encouraged. The lakes have an enchanting appeal to all kinds of activities in and around the water: canoeists, swimmers, skaters, sailors, surfers, pleasure boaters... almost every kind of water recreation can be found here. And you cycle around the picturesque town of Elburg. Originally, Elburg looked directly onto the Zuiderzee, but because the fishing and trading town regularly flooded, it was decided after the flood of 1367 to move the town. During the rebuilding of Elburg it was turned into a real fortress; the intact canals and the Vischpoort are still a reminder of this. You can park your car for free at Profile Joop de Haan - Nunspeet. Before you start your bike ride, the bicycle specialist will be ready to check your bike and perform the necessary maintenance on your steel horse. You can of course also buy some stuff here to patch your tires, so that you are well prepared and safe on the road. Don't forget to bring your bicycle discount pass, because it will give you a discount of 10 euros at this Profile branch.