The idyllic bocage landscape behind Zutphen

East of the Hanseatic city of Zutphen you cycle through a beautiful bocage landscape. Here you will experience the tranquility of a bygone era. You will also pass some places of interest, such as historic country estates.

Big Field
Den Bramel is a country estate that originally dates from the fourteenth century. The current country house was built in 1726. In the woods of nature reserve Het Grote Veld, the kilometers seem to pass by themselves, while you drive between the fragrant conifers. How wonderfully quiet it is here. A little further you pass through the old village center of Almen. The village church originally dates from the fourteenth century. The Museum of Old Book Printing is also located on the Dorpsstraat, it can be visited by appointment!

House't Velde
In the woods just below Harfsen you will pass Camping Braakhekke, an ideal location to relax. Further on, on the banks of the Berkel, you can take a look at Huis't Velde, a stately manor house from the sixteenth century. The havezate is surrounded by a beautiful deciduous forest with beautiful avenues. 

House of the Front
Just past junction 43 you can take a detour to a park-like estate with a stately country house: De Voorst. The seventeenth-century country house is also called the Versailles of the Achterhoek because of its appearance. It was designed by renowned architects Jacob Roman and Daniel Marot. They are responsible, among other things, for the design of Het Loo Palace. Huis de Voorst and Huis't Velde share a common history. In addition, they are connected by a park forest.