Enjoying from Renswoude to Amersfoort

Cycling through the Gelderse Vallei means cycling between meadows. Bluegrasslands once thrived here, but now they are encapsulated by fields and fields cultivated by farmers. Yet the fragments of blue grassland that remain are breathtakingly beautiful and in very good condition. Meadow birds seek refuge among blue sedges, bell gentians and the many orchids. In 2010, a tuft of curled sickle moss was even found again for the first time in forty years. The wide panoramas attract many cyclists, who can enjoy breathtakingly beautiful views. You should not miss the Stoutenburg Estate if you want to know more about the nature and cultural history of the Gelderse Valley. In the cinema you can learn everything about the Heerlijkheid Stoutenburg. You can buy regional products in a shop before you cycle further to Plaque Frans Tromp. Den Olden Florus is one of the oldest post mills in the Netherlands. The exact year of construction of the flour mill is unknown, but it is certain that the mill dates from before 1584. The ground sailor was previously called the Kallenbroeker Mill, but was given its new name in 1975 as a tribute to the then owner Flores Mulder. If you continue you will come to one of the oldest windmills in the Netherlands: the Doesburgermolen was built around 1620. The closed post flour mill still has an old tail construction and was probably an open post mill in the past. The ground sailor - the tips of the blades almost touch the ground - was built to replace an even older mill, which could be seen on a map in 1568. You can park your car for free in the parking lot of Restaurant De Dennen. The route starts and ends at this restaurant, which is located on the edge of the woods. In 2009, De Dennen celebrated its 75th anniversary. There is no doubt that this is the ideal place to end your cycling tour. The family restaurant is now run by the third Van de Wetering generation and has developed from a cozy café into an excellent restaurant. Here you can eat à la carte in a friendly, hospitable atmosphere. With a glass of wine and a delicious dish at the hospitable restaurant, you can relax and enjoy your tour. If you like your dinner, you can come back again, because route 127085 also starts and ends here.