Discover the rich history of Doesburg and Zutphen and enjoy the route along the IJssel along the way. Hanseatic towns in the Gelderland regions - what a story!
Starts in Hanseatic city Doesburg
Park your car in the free car park on the outskirts of Doesburg and cycle to Kerkstraat. There you will find the first bicycle junction sign. Those signs are your guide on the route from Doesburg to Zutphen, along the IJssel. Before you leave, visit Museum Lalique in Doesburg with beautiful glass art by René Lalique. But don't forget the Doesburgschee Mosterdmuseum and the mustard factory. Mustard has been made there for hundreds of years. If you come on the first Sunday of the month, all galleries in Doesburg have open houses with fun music and special tours.
Lots of sights along the way
The cycle route of 51 kilometers goes back and forth over the IJssel. Along the way you cycle past a beautiful windmill, through the smallest town in the Netherlands (Bronkhorst) and through a beautiful garden laid out in the English landscape style. Immediately after Zutphen you will pass a city farm with special paintings. At the traffic lights next to the bridge you have a beautiful view of Zutphen Torenstad. The route then continues through Brummen towards Dieren where you will find an organic vineyard at the end of the tour.
Zutphen Tower City
In Zutphen you will find a medieval street pattern from the Hanseatic period, many courtyards and countless specialty shops. Naturally, there are plenty of terraces for a snack and a drink. Zutphen amassed its wealth during the Hanseatic period - and you can still see that! Take a Hanseatic walk and enjoy the history.
Reading tip! The Gelderland Hanseatic cities
In the old Hanseatic towns in Gelderland you can still find many monumental buildings from the Hanseatic period, such as city walls and merchant houses. Have you become curious about what the Hanseatic League entailed and how the cities flourished through the Hanseatic League? Then read the article
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