To the nice Lochem from Markelo

Your route starts at Vakantiepark Buitencentrum Hessenheem. Here you cycle through a beautiful coulisse landscape. You experience the peace of times gone by. You also pass several sights, such as historic country estates. For example, you pass beautiful houses and castles such as Kasteel Huis te Diepenheim, the oldest castle in the region. It was built in 1648 by Berent Bentinck. His family crest can be admired on the beautiful castle gate. Also stop at Museumboerderij Erve Brooks. At this sixteenth-century farm from 1538 you will find a shop with gifts and wooden toys. Just after Laren you cycle along the edge of the estate around Huis Verwolde. This stately building was first mentioned in 1346. The castle is open to the public and serves as a museum.