Green vistas between two provinces

This route takes you through two provinces... Gelderland and Overijssel. Enjoy rolling fields, stretches of woodland and sweeping views of open fields. You cycle through Markelo , one of the oldest villages in Twente. The landscape around Markelo is slightly hilly and is characterized by rolling ash trees and five hills. The place has dozens of national monuments, including farms, outbuildings, manors and cemeteries. Stellingmolen De Hoop is a flour mill from 1839. The mill ground grain on wind power until 1924, after which it was further ground with an electric motor. In 1991 only the hull of the dilapidated mill was left. It was then thoroughly restored and is now regularly put into operation by a volunteer miller.

At Fuchsiaboerderij Erve Knopert you can marvel at the floral splendor of a fuchsia garden. With hundreds of varieties of fuchsia and tub plants, this garden is a true feast for the eyes. dahlia lovers will also get their money's worth here.

Gelselaar is a charming town that enjoys a protected village view. Just outside the village you will pass museum farm Erve Brooks , a national monument. The farm dates back to 1538 and is open every day for a visit. The small-scale collection consists of old radios and televisions, old-fashioned costumes and objects that tell a story about the Eastern Netherlands on whaling, the glory of Borculo and the history of textiles. Lochem has a lot of nature and is rich in history. Lochem is a pleasant town with a rich history. The oldest building is the Sint Gudulakerk , an originally wooden church from 950. The last major renovation took place in 1550. Just outside Lochem lies the Ampsense Veld , like a green heart in an open agricultural environment. The landscape is very varied with coniferous and deciduous forests, moist heaths and organic farmland. Some areas are designated as rest areas. Deer, mouflons and wild sheep with curved horns live here. The history of Huis Ampsen goes back to 1105. Five hundred years later, the house was destroyed by the Spaniards, but was soon rebuilt. In Laren you can admire the village church, a neoclassical water management church from 1835. Partly hidden in the green are a number of beautiful country houses and castles. Vineyard De Broake is located just outside Laren (Deventerweg 88). Definitely recommended to visit here and taste the delicious wines.