Cycling through the beautiful surroundings of Rhenen

Around Rhenen you will make a beautiful bike ride with a lot of variety. You ride through the Gelderse Vallei, the forests on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug and along the Nederrijn. Along the way you will pass several sights.

Heimerstein Castle
When you drive down the Grebbeberg, you will soon pass Heimerstein Castle. The castle originally dates from the fourteenth century. It was completely destroyed during the Battle of the Grebbeberg in 1940. In 1946, the castle was rebuilt, although not in the old style. Along the Valleikanaal you will drive into the Gelderse Vallei. This area was already developed in the Middle Ages: you will see long straight roads and vast meadows. It is wonderfully quiet cycling here.

Utrecht Hill Ridge
Just past Veenendaal, a former peat colony, you drive up the rolling Utrechtse Heuvelrug. In the vast forests, deciduous and coniferous trees grow together. You drive through an oasis of peace that is only disturbed by chirping birds or laughing woodpeckers. A little later you drive through the vast landscape along the banks of the Nederrijn. What a beautiful contrast with the forests. The route ends at't Paviljoen Rhenen (Bar/Lounge, Restaurant & Hotel).