The Wealth of Het Gooi

A high sandy ridge with deciduous, coniferous and mixed forests. Prehistoric burial mounds on an extensive heath. Grasslands with sand ice ditches. Green estates. The high Table Mountain and many meadows.'t Gooi has a wide variety of landscape types: the ponds along the edges of the area are filled with seepage water that flows down from the high sand ridge. The alternation of forests and heathland creates a beautiful scenic landscape. And of course the residential areas are known to every Dutch person. The bike tour takes you past picturesque villages, strategically built cities and municipalities that continue to develop. Laren, among others, is expanding rapidly. The town is named after a 'man'; an open space in the forest and that is a place that appeals to the imagination. It is therefore not surprising that Laren is one of the oldest inhabited places in the Gooi. The very first people lived here around 2500 BC and in 1085 the bishop of Utrecht founded the Sint Janskerkhof. Although it was initially a farming village, Laren has grown into a commuter village, where many people living in Utrecht seek refuge. When you return to the starting point of the route, where you parked your car for free, you can enjoy a nice dinner at Bed&Breakfast-Partycentrum De Drie Dorpen. If you want to take advantage of our cycling package and also explore route 124906, you can book a room in the hospitable Bed & Breakfast. This is cosily furnished and you can relax here and enjoy a wonderfully relaxing cycling weekend away. You are also welcome to have a bite to eat in the restaurant of De Drie Dorpen after your bike ride. The kitchen staff is ready to serve you the most delicious dishes.