Zuiderzee route stage 4: From Zwartsluis to Harderwijk

Zwartewaterland, Overijssel, The Netherlands

Cycling route: 747482

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63.6 km
03:44 h
1120 kcal
7 m

Description

You have arrived at the fourth part of the Zuiderzee route . This stage takes you along the border lakes between Flevoland, Overijssel and Gelderland. Before the reclamation of the polders of Flevoland and the construction of the Afsluitdijk, these lakes were part of the Zuiderzee.

Cycling along the Veluwerandmeren
Hotel Zwartewater in Zwartsluis is the starting point of this tour. From here, cycle to the ferry that transports you across the water to Genemuiden. You then continue to IJsselmuiden and Kampen. Then you set course along the Veluwerandmeren to Harderwijk. You will successively pass the Drontermeer, the Veluwemeer and the Wolderwijd. In short, the water and the beautiful views that go with it are never far away on this route. You can also take a look at the fortified town of Elburg along the way. This used to be a prosperous Hanseatic city and you can still see that in all the historical sights you will find here, such as the Vischpoort.

From Hanseatic City to Hanseatic City
You end your tour in another historic Hanseatic city on the Veluwe: Harderwijk. Get to know this cozy city and take a rest from your trip with a snack and a drink at Hotel Allure Lounge & Diner. Of course you can also stay here to relax.

The Essenburgh
Just outside Hierden you pass the Kasteel De Essenburgh. This fairytale castle from 1652 is beautifully situated between all the greenery that the Veluwe is known for. The estate on which this castle is located is also worth a visit with beautiful English landscape gardens and a historic monastery building. Admire these gems in the middle of the woods.

Does this route taste like more? Then continue on the road with stage 5.
Read more about the gems of Overijssel and Gelderland .
Church Hotel Windmill Middle Ages Museum Monument Consort Castle Tourist landmark

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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.

Sights

Directions

# Description Distance
Hotel Restaurant Zwartewater (De Vlakte, 8064 PC, Zwartewaterland, Overijssel, The Netherlands) 0.00 km
93
93 (8064AJ, Zwartewaterland, Overijssel, The Netherlands) 1.20 km
83
83 (8064PZ, Zwartewaterland, Overijssel, The Netherlands) 2.64 km
27
27 (8281BG, Zwartewaterland, Overijssel, The Netherlands) 3.66 km
Tapijtmuseum (8281ZX, Zwartewaterland, Overijssel, The Netherlands) 4.09 km
26
26 (8281PB, Zwartewaterland, Overijssel, The Netherlands) 8.31 km

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