Royal cycling around Soest

This route takes you past the residences of the Dutch monarchy. You cycle past Soestdijk Palace and Drakenstein Castle. The tour covers approximately fifty kilometers through beautiful forests, heathland and drifting sand areas. Soon after departure you will pass Soesterberg air base. This former airport has been redesigned into a nature reserve. A few kilometers further is Lage Vuursche, the residence of former Queen Beatrix. You reach Soest via the Baarnsche Bos. Soestdijk Palace is the next monarchic residence. From 1948 to 1980 this was the home of Juliana and Bernard. You leave the palaces behind you and arrive back at the start and end point; Hotel Contact der Kontinenten. Relax with an overnight stay in one of the hotel rooms or enjoy the associated restaurant.