Tour of Gronau

Explore Germany near Enschede by bike! The area around Gronau (Westphalia) offers beautiful nature and a nice city. The route takes you to the cozy town in the valley of the Dinkel, a picturesque stream that crosses the Gronau from south to north. Just northeast of the city you will find the Gildehauser Venn. This beautiful heathland area is one of the most beautiful nature reserves in northwest Germany and the largest in the County of Bentheim. What is special about this beautiful area is the growth of dwarf shrub heath, but you will also be amazed when you see the inland dunes stretched out in front of you, or when you find your way through the silent oak and birch forests. Just south of the Gildehauser Venn, you will find the Ruenberger Venn. There was a major fire here in 1996, but fortunately the various biotopes have recovered very quickly. When you cycle through the area, it is mainly a vast, sandy plain with tufts of green that predominate. Gronau was first mentioned in 1365 and has made its mark in the textile industry. When this industry emerged, Gronau was only a small village, but it gave the city the opportunity to grow steadily. This resulted in city rights for Gronau in 1898. The city has a number of beautiful sights, such as the old water tower, the tower of the old town hall and a number of beautiful working-class neighborhoods. The route starts at the beautiful branch of Profile Zweirad Vortkamp"Der Fahrradspezialist\\\". In this customer-friendly branch you can have your bicycle checked before you start the route. With your bicycle discount pass you get a 10 euro discount on maintenance and any repair costs. This way you can go out with a safe feeling and a well-equipped bike.