Tour of Gemert, Boekel and Nederheide

The cycling area around Gemert is beautiful. You cycle through a mix of farmlands and nature reserves, such as the Grotelsche Bos. You also pass through several hamlets where you can still see characteristic long-façade farms. On the edge of Gemert you pass Gemert Castle. This castle originally dates from 1391 and was built for the Teutonic Order. The current main building dates from 1740. You cycle through the valley of the river Aa to Boekel. You pass Molen Boekel, a corn mill from 1785. Due to a dispute about plot rights, it is not allowed to operate or even be moved. Further on you can get off for a pit stop at grand café Smullen, before cycling back to Op d\\\'n Kreijtenberg Bed & Breakfast via the forests and the village of Handel.