The Twente-German border area near the Engbertsdijksvenen

The Twente-German border area near the Engbertsdijksvenen is rich in scenic beauty. The fact that this sparsely populated area has not yet been discovered by mass tourism makes it a true cycling gem. Come discover it! The route starts and ends at Bistro Festa, where you can enjoy coffee, pastries, lunch, drinks and dinner. You have a beautiful view over the water, you can relax here. You cycle along the edge of the Engbertsdijksvenen, a vast peat area with heath, forests and fens. It is a remnant of the large peat swamp that once covered the northeast of the Netherlands. Step off to walk into this unique area and experience its beauty. Later you cycle through authentic farm landscapes with vast grasslands and past characteristic farms.