731134 Cycling through the beautiful surroundings of Wijk bij Duurstede

Wijk bij Duurstede is a beautiful old town at a crossroads of waterways. In the area you can enjoy cycling through the vast polder land and over the wooded Utrechtse Heuvelrug.

National Park
In the Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park, nature is constantly changing: one moment you drive along a lane with stately beech trees, the next the path meanders through the conifers. You pass the striking Poorthuis Ruiterberg from 1917, further on you will find Landhuis Darthuizen.

Picturesque Workshops
How different is the decor around Wijk bij Duurstede. Vast grasslands, ditches and cows determine the view here. In Wijk bij Duurstede you can enjoy the cozy and historic atmosphere. And a refreshing stopover at De Veldpoort Eten en Drinken. You are welcome for coffee and cake or a tasty meal. Werkhoven is a picturesque town almost at the end of your route. You will see, among other things, the Sint Stevenskerk from 1100.

Directions

#	Description	Distance
16	16 (Traaij, 3971GM, Utrechtse Heuvelrug, Utrecht, The Netherlands)	0.00 km
3	3 (Traayweg, 3711BV, Zeist, Utrecht, The Netherlands)	1.93 km
6	6 (3951BZ, Utrechtse Heuvelrug, Utrecht, The Netherlands)	4.67 km
7	7 (3953LP, Utrechtse Heuvelrug, Utrecht, The Netherlands)	8.29 km
70	70 (3941MJ, Utrechtse Heuvelrug, Utrecht, The Netherlands)	9.33 km
	Poorthuis Ruiterberg (3941 MJ, Utrechtse Heuvelrug, Utrecht, The Netherlands)	10.14 km

Pause places

De Veldpoort Eten en Drinken

Veldpoortstraat 21
3961 BK Wijk bij Duurstede
http://www.develdpoort.nl

De Veldpoort Eten en Drinken is located in a historic building in the heart of Wijk bij Duurstede. This cozy cafe-restaurant is open every day, where you can enjoy a nice cup of coffee with cake, lunch, dinner or a drink. On the menu you will find delicious pancakes, but also many other dishes. In short, the Veldpoort Food and Drink is the ideal place to settle down after an active day in the open air in the area of Wijk bij Duurstede. In the meantime, you can charge your electric bicycle at the charging points in the bicycle parking lot of De Veldpoort.

Sights

Poorthuis Ruiterberg

6
3941 MJ Utrechtse Heuvelrug

This country estate is located in the middle of the Kaapse Bossen. The country house dates back to 1950 and it is surrounded by an impressive, geometrically landscaped garden.

Landhuis Darthuizen

3956 ND Utrechtse Heuvelrug

Originally there was a homestead here, but it was replaced in 1918 by the house that stands today. There is also a sheepfold on the estate.

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Cycling through the beautiful surroundings of Wijk bij Duurstede