Dalfsen on the Vecht

In the Vechtdal you can fully enjoy nature, tranquility and beautiful old country estates. The route also takes you through Dalfsen, the village on the Vecht with its many old farms, and Vilsteren, which enjoys a protected village view.

Centuries-old country estates
There are many historic country estates in this region, such as the Leemcule. You will also pass the Ruitenborgh. The history of the estate dates back to the fourteenth century, although a new country house was built in 1828. Grand café Het Oude Station is located in an Art Nouveau building from 1902 that was designed by architect Eduard Cuypers. A beautiful place to have a drink or something to eat.

Rechtense Veld
Part of the route runs through the Vechtdal, a landscape in which bygone times have been preserved. You also drive through the Rechtense Veld. This varied nature reserve with coniferous forest, deciduous forest and heathlands was once a drifting sand area. The hills from this era are still clearly visible.

The Leemcule estate
The Leemcule estate originally dates from the fifteenth century. The original castle was demolished at the beginning of the nineteenth century. Instead, the building, which dates from the eighteenth century, has been converted into a chic residential home. The current house is a national monument, just like the entrance gate, the wall, the park and the bridge. The estate is approximately 90 hectares. It will therefore not surprise you that this is one of the more expensive houses in Overijssel. Enthusiastic about this region and would you like to see more of the Vechtdal and Dalfsen? Then also drive route 333099.