Visiting Hanseatic cities

Deventer and Zutphen are two gems on the IJssel. This route takes you to both historic Hanseatic cities. That means enjoying cultural history and conviviality.

Denver gingerbread
You drive through the woods and the Achterhoek scenic landscape into Deventer, one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands. You will find a beautiful historic center that includes the Lebuinus Church, a Gothic hall church from the fifteenth century. Take the time to soak up the special atmosphere. And to stock up on some local gingerbread for the road. If you have crossed the river with a ferry, you will pass the Bolwerksmolen. This sawmill dates back to 1863.

Wilps clay
You cycle for several kilometers through the Wilpse Klei, an overflow area of the IJssel where the farms are often located on mounds. You can also admire a rich cultural history in Zutphen. In the floodplains you pass the Geertruida Cornelia, a flour mill from 1893.