Veluwezoom and Doorwerth Castle from Arnhem
Arnhem, Gelderland, The Netherlands
Cycling route: 710386
Provided by: Groots Genieten
43.8 km
02:34 h
771 kcal
68 m
Description
The Veluwezoom, with its stately forests and sweeping views over the IJssel, forms the backdrop to your journey of discovery from Arnhem. Take your time, because you will pass a moated castle along the way that is worth a visit!
Veluwezoom
This route takes you from Arnhem through the Veluwezoom, the beautiful steep edge on the south side of the Veluwe. Here you cycle in a rolling region where forests, heathlands, streams and drifting sand areas alternate. You will naturally relax while enjoying this landscape. You will see several impressive estates and buildings. This way you will pass Doorwerth Castle, a moated castle that was first mentioned in writing in 1260.
Doorwerth
The castle, which was completely restored in 2004, now houses two museums. In the courtyard is the oldest robinia in the Netherlands, this tree was planted in 1579. Then you will discover the beautiful surroundings of Oosterbeek, the village that was so popular with painters in the nineteenth century.
Veluwezoom
This route takes you from Arnhem through the Veluwezoom, the beautiful steep edge on the south side of the Veluwe. Here you cycle in a rolling region where forests, heathlands, streams and drifting sand areas alternate. You will naturally relax while enjoying this landscape. You will see several impressive estates and buildings. This way you will pass Doorwerth Castle, a moated castle that was first mentioned in writing in 1260.
Doorwerth
The castle, which was completely restored in 2004, now houses two museums. In the courtyard is the oldest robinia in the Netherlands, this tree was planted in 1579. Then you will discover the beautiful surroundings of Oosterbeek, the village that was so popular with painters in the nineteenth century.
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Below you will find various suggestions for breaks that you can visit during your route. These are divided into different categories, making it easy for you to choose.
Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkeerplaats centrum (Brandenburgseplein, 6834BB, Arnhem, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
31 | 31 (6842AK, Arnhem, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 2.72 km | |
28 | 28 (6843WS, Arnhem, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 4.07 km | |
87 | 87 (6843WZ, Arnhem, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 4.63 km | |
27 | 27 (Drielse Rijndijk, 6846AA, Arnhem, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 7.13 km | |
59 | 59 (Drielse Rijndijk, 6665LR, Arnhem, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 7.80 km |
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