Cycling route Wateren behind Apeldoorn

Apeldoorn is located between the wooded Veluwe and the IJssel. A number of beautiful bodies of water have emerged in between. From straight canals to winding streams and large recreational lakes. Along the way you pass small villages, each with their own character. Take Lieren for example, a small village southeast of Apeldoorn. It is an agricultural village with only a small number of houses, farms, shops and a church. But it is also the village of the Veluwsche Stoomtrein Maatschappij, a mobile railway museum through the Veluwe. A tip to extend your cycling route with a train ride in this historic steam train. Through a mixture of forests and meadows you arrive in Twello. This village stands for conviviality and tranquility. In the cozy center you can visit special shops or sit down on one of the inviting terraces. Every Friday afternoon you can enjoy extra fun when the weekly market is held on the Market Square. From Twello it is only a short distance to Bussloo, a beautiful large recreational lake where people can splash around and relax on the beach on hot days. In addition to Bussloo, you will also pass Alba. Huh, that Italian city. No, the lake near Oosterhuizen. The lake is named after the Alba brick factory, which excavated the earth at this location in 1906 for the production of sand-lime brick. The hole became full of water and this is how the Albaplas or Lake Alba was created. The Apeldoorns Canal flows right past it. Between junctions 52 and 51 you follow a stretch of unpaved path. You cycle along the Vrijerbergspreng. If you follow this a little longer at junction 51, you will arrive at the Loenense Waterfalls. Don't expect towering rocks from which the water splashes, but it is a nice sight in this area. The route is beautiful every season, but because of the amount of water it is highly recommended during the summer. Take swimwear with you if you want to cool off on a hot day. Please note that you will encounter several large crossings along the route. Be careful here and pay close attention to the junction signs to continue your route in the right direction.