Tour of Overbetuwe

The Over-Betuwe is ideal for beautiful bike rides. Be surprised by the variety that the Over-Betuwe has to offer. You cycle along and over the water such as the Linge river, the longest river in the Netherlands, which you cross twice in this route. In good weather you can You can take a refreshing dip along the way at both the Slijk-Ewijk recreational lake and the Rijkerswoerdse plassen. A special construction that you will encounter during this cycle route is the dam complex at Driel, which divides the water that flows into our country via the Rhine, between the Nederrijn and Lek and the IJssel.

There are plenty of beautiful farms with lush apple and cherry orchards in the Over-Betuwe. Buy your cherries and apples directly from the farmer or pick them yourself on special picking days. Visit Landwinkel De Grote Doorn in Slijk-Ewijk for fresh goat's milk cheeses and roasted nuts. From April onwards, the beautiful blossom is a reason for many to cycle, walk or drive around the Over-Betuwe.

Of course, the Over-Betuwe Tour also takes you through various villages. This includes Valburg, Heteren and the somewhat larger Elst. You also cycle past sights such as Museum Farm'Den Tip\\\' in Herveld, the beautiful castle garden of Heerlijkheid Hemmen, Information Center: De Polen van Driel and Betuws War Museum'The Island\\\' 1944-1945 in Heteren. The authentic and well-known Elst horse market attracts many visitors every first Monday in September. In short, plenty to do in the Over-Betuwe!