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Around Nijmegen, the Heumensoord is ready to be explored by bike, together with the Ooypolder. This is a water extraction area where mixed forests have also been created for recreational purposes. There are also heathlands and grasslands that provide the necessary variety. Yellowhammer, nightjar and long-eared owl roost among the trees. At the foot of the green giants there are fifty different types of mushrooms, so take your guide with you so you can look for the different types during your tour. Want to experience more culture? To also meet cultural needs, Museum Orientalis is included in the route. The museum is located in the wooded and hilly area and contains various villages, squares, city streets, fields and oriental plants and animals. This museum park pays attention to the backgrounds and traditions of the three largest religions that originated in the Orient: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The art of beer brewing. It is also fun and educational to take a look at the Graaf van Heumen beer brewery at the Bergzicht Estate on a Sunday afternoon. The history of the estate dates back to 1814, when the beer brewery was established. The beer brewed here was even exported to Hong Kong and Java, when the brewery was the largest in Gelderland around 1950. You can also take cycle route 147928 from Bergzicht Estate, so get back on your bike after a refreshing beer or a snack and a drink to take that tour.