From Varsseveld along the Boven Slinge to Aalten

The village of Varsseveld has only six thousand inhabitants. This place was probably inhabited very early; In the area, finds of reindeer hunters and settlements that traded with the Romans in Roman times were made. The name Wazovelde, the original name of Varsseveld, already appeared in a deed from 823. The Varsseveldse kopps form a small-scale cover sand relief; small mounds rise 1 to 5 meters above the surrounding area. You will see meadows alternately and in lower areas, while fields lie on the tops and deciduous and coniferous forests interrupt the landscape. One of the remnants from the history of the village is the De Engel tower mill, built in 1850. In 1936, the contents of the mill, including grinding stones, sails and windshaft, were sold because the then owner was due to the economic crisis in the years '30 (literally) saw no more bread in the windmill company. In 1957, the mill hull became a monument and in 1967 the municipality bought the remainder to enable possible restoration of the mill. Ultimately, it was not until 1976 that the mill was festively reopened on May 22. You start and end the cycling tour at Hotel Cafe Restaurant De Ploeg in the center of Varsseveld. You can sit comfortably on the covered terrace when you return here. One of the seasonal dishes and a drink are sure to please after the day's exertion. It is even more fun to book one of the nine rooms in the small-scale hotel. The next day you can also take route 142592, which takes you to the area south of Varsseveld.