Elst, Huissen and Angeren

The best agricultural land in the Netherlands is located in the Betuwe. The favorable location in combination with the healthy soil conditions produces the tastiest apples, pears and cherries. The Betuwe Route may also be called 'the fruit garden' of the Netherlands. The Betuwe is at its most beautiful in spring when the white-pink blossoms adorn the trees and in summer the fruit hangs abundantly on the branches. The cycle tour crosses historic Huissen with its many old traditions. First of all, the local dialect has been preserved because Huissen is pronounced as Huusse. In addition, the Huissense Guild is still alive and well and there is an annual procession and fair with the traditional'Vleiskeure\\\'.