The bocage landscape around Doetinchem
- The Netherlands
- Gelderland
- Doetinchem
- 36.07 km (Approximately 02:07 u)
- Cycling route 137685
The bocage landscape around Doetinchem
- The Netherlands
- Gelderland
- Doetinchem
- 36.07 km (Approximately 02:07 u)
- Cycling route 137685
Doetinchem is the perfect base for beautiful bike rides through the Gelderse Achterhoek. Get to know the history of Doetinchem and cycle through the beautiful nature reserves and forests around this city. You will naturally relax in this rural environment.
Special places in the Achterhoek
The pick-up point for this route is between Doetinchem and Gaanderen. From here you cycle through the varied Koekendaal nature reserve, a typical small-scale Achterhoek landscape, to the village of Zelhem. Just outside Zelhem you will cycle past the first sight on this route: the Wittebrinksemolen from 1889. This flour mill can now be visited by appointment. Then you cycle through the Kruisbergse forests, a forest area with river dunes and fens. The height differences in this area are especially special, but the rivers and stream valleys and the forests that are surrounded by meadows and croplands are also worth a visit. Other places of interest on the route are Keppel Castle, the Laag-Keppel watermill and the Walmolen.
Recreation park & Restaurant De Wrange
Recreation Park & Restaurant De Wrange is the start and end point of this route. You are always welcome here for a cup of coffee, lunch or dinner. You can also stay overnight in one of the bungalets, rental tents or in your own tent. From here you can also follow route 137683 by bike.
Cozy Doetinchem
Be sure to take the time to take a detour through Doetinchem. This city used to be an important trading place for farmers. They offered their merchandise on the market. Furthermore, not much is known about the history of the city, because in 1527 many documents were lost in a large city fire. After the Second World War, Doetinchem grew enormously as a city and so it developed into an important city in the Achterhoek.
Special places in the Achterhoek
The pick-up point for this route is between Doetinchem and Gaanderen. From here you cycle through the varied Koekendaal nature reserve, a typical small-scale Achterhoek landscape, to the village of Zelhem. Just outside Zelhem you will cycle past the first sight on this route: the Wittebrinksemolen from 1889. This flour mill can now be visited by appointment. Then you cycle through the Kruisbergse forests, a forest area with river dunes and fens. The height differences in this area are especially special, but the rivers and stream valleys and the forests that are surrounded by meadows and croplands are also worth a visit. Other places of interest on the route are Keppel Castle, the Laag-Keppel watermill and the Walmolen.
Recreation park & Restaurant De Wrange
Recreation Park & Restaurant De Wrange is the start and end point of this route. You are always welcome here for a cup of coffee, lunch or dinner. You can also stay overnight in one of the bungalets, rental tents or in your own tent. From here you can also follow route 137683 by bike.
Cozy Doetinchem
Be sure to take the time to take a detour through Doetinchem. This city used to be an important trading place for farmers. They offered their merchandise on the market. Furthermore, not much is known about the history of the city, because in 1527 many documents were lost in a large city fire. After the Second World War, Doetinchem grew enormously as a city and so it developed into an important city in the Achterhoek.
Directions
| # | Description | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Recreatiepark & Restaurant De Wrange (7004HD, Doetinchem, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | |
18 | 18 (7004HE, Doetinchem, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 0.54 km |
13 | 13 (Loordijk, 7004HW, Doetinchem, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 4.03 km |
12 | 12 (7004HW, Doetinchem, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 4.69 km |
11 | 11 (Heidenhoekweg, 7021JR, Bronckhorst, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 7.21 km |
3 | 3 (Dr. Grashuisstraat, 7021CL, Bronckhorst, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 9.97 km |
Pause places
Recreatiepark & Restaurant De Wrange
144
7004HD Doetinchem
http://www.dewrange.nl
Recreation Park & Restaurant De Wrange is located in the green outskirts of Doetinchem. In this region you cycle through a wonderfully quiet bocage landscape where you will find old villages full of sights and beautiful nature reserves. After a day of cycling you can relax at De Wrange where you can still experience old-fashioned hospitality. You are welcome here for a coffee, lunch or dinner. And of course to come and stay. You will find many facilities, such as a mini golf course, playground, swimming pool, cafeteria and a brasserie. You can stay in one of the bungalets, rental tents or with your own camping equipment.
Sights
Wittebrinksemolen
Wittebrinkse Molen
7021KN Bronckhorst
http://www.allemolens.nl
The Wittebrinksemolen is a flour mill that was built in 1889. The mill is an upper mill with a thatched wooden hood. The mill can be visited by appointment.
Keppel
Keppel Castle was built in the 13th century around a keep. In 1582 that castle was destroyed. The current building is built on the foundations of the old castle.
Laag-Keppel
The Laag-Keppel watermill was built in the 19th century on the Oude IJssel. In 1945 an electric motor was installed in the mill and the mill is still running today.
Walmolen
De Walmolen
7001AV Doetinchem
http://www.allemolens.nl
The Walmolen was built in Doetinchem in 1851 to replace an old post mill. The mill ground grain on wind power until a steam pumping station was installed in 1908.
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