Tour Zwolle
Zwolle, Overijssel, The Netherlands
Cycling route: 772240
Provided by: Peter, Overijssel
45.4 km
02:40 h
800 kcal
8 m
Description
In the 13th and 14th centuries, Zwolle developed from village to city. The area around the city was diked after which the land could be drained. At the end of the 15th and beginning of the 16th century, Zwolle experienced its golden age as a Hanseatic city. At the beginning of the 17th century, the medieval walled city was transformed into a modern fortified city. Its floor plan can still be recognized on the city map of Zwolle. Most of the city walls and gates were demolished in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Zwolle was located between the rivers IJssel and Vecht, but could not use these waterways. After the residents of the Marke Zwolle received permission in 1230 to fortify their residence with walls, planks and canals, direct sailing connections with the Vecht and the IJssel and bridges over the rivers were the main wish for centuries. With the construction of the Willemsvaart in 1819, Zwolle was finally directly connected to the IJssel. That task has now been taken over by the Zwolle-IJsselkanaal.
1. Schellerberg Estate
The Schellerberg estate is located on a river dune along the IJssel, the country residence of the Grevers family since 1350. For hundreds of years, this regent family provided mayors for the city of Zwolle. The estate is now managed by their descendants. The straight avenues of the former star forest and some winding paths and ponds from the 19th century are still present in the current garden layout. At sunset, hordes of rooks and jackdaws gather on the grasslands around the estate. Together they then go to the English Work park to spend the night.
2. Agnietenberg
In the Bergklooster in the vicinity of the Agnietenberg, the mystic Thomas à Kempis wrote the book In imitation of Christ, a much read book in the Middle Ages. Nothing has been found of the monastery. The Agnietenberg and the elevations near Berkum are river dunes of the Vecht.
3. Westerveldse Bos
The Westerveldse Bos is a young forest with only native tree and shrub species. The'berg\\\' is a former garbage dump that was given a recreational purpose.
4. IJssel Bridge
A ferry service across the IJssel long formed the only link in the road from the west to the east of the Netherlands. This was because Zwolle refused to cooperate in the construction of a combined rail and road bridge over the IJssel in 1862. The city had to wait until 1930 before the ferry could be replaced by the IJssel Bridge.
5. Park The English Work
In 1826, Het English Work Park (then called Het Nieuwe Werk) was designed according to the English landscape style. The shapes of the original fortifications of the 'Zwolse Lines' can still be recognized in the walking park. A nature development project between the IJssel and Het Franse Werk should give Zwolle an ecological connection with the river.
Route offered by: ANWB
Zwolle was located between the rivers IJssel and Vecht, but could not use these waterways. After the residents of the Marke Zwolle received permission in 1230 to fortify their residence with walls, planks and canals, direct sailing connections with the Vecht and the IJssel and bridges over the rivers were the main wish for centuries. With the construction of the Willemsvaart in 1819, Zwolle was finally directly connected to the IJssel. That task has now been taken over by the Zwolle-IJsselkanaal.
1. Schellerberg Estate
The Schellerberg estate is located on a river dune along the IJssel, the country residence of the Grevers family since 1350. For hundreds of years, this regent family provided mayors for the city of Zwolle. The estate is now managed by their descendants. The straight avenues of the former star forest and some winding paths and ponds from the 19th century are still present in the current garden layout. At sunset, hordes of rooks and jackdaws gather on the grasslands around the estate. Together they then go to the English Work park to spend the night.
2. Agnietenberg
In the Bergklooster in the vicinity of the Agnietenberg, the mystic Thomas à Kempis wrote the book In imitation of Christ, a much read book in the Middle Ages. Nothing has been found of the monastery. The Agnietenberg and the elevations near Berkum are river dunes of the Vecht.
3. Westerveldse Bos
The Westerveldse Bos is a young forest with only native tree and shrub species. The'berg\\\' is a former garbage dump that was given a recreational purpose.
4. IJssel Bridge
A ferry service across the IJssel long formed the only link in the road from the west to the east of the Netherlands. This was because Zwolle refused to cooperate in the construction of a combined rail and road bridge over the IJssel in 1862. The city had to wait until 1930 before the ferry could be replaced by the IJssel Bridge.
5. Park The English Work
In 1826, Het English Work Park (then called Het Nieuwe Werk) was designed according to the English landscape style. The shapes of the original fortifications of the 'Zwolse Lines' can still be recognized in the walking park. A nature development project between the IJssel and Het Franse Werk should give Zwolle an ecological connection with the river.
Route offered by: ANWB
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Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8012AK, Zwolle, Overijssel, The Netherlands | 0.00 km | ||
| Schellerberg (8017BN, Zwolle, Overijssel, The Netherlands) | 2.05 km | ||
17 | 17 (8017BV, Zwolle, Overijssel, The Netherlands) | 2.82 km | |
18 | 18 (Kleine Veerweg, 8016PA, Zwolle, Overijssel, The Netherlands) | 3.93 km | |
19 | 19 (8016MZ, Zwolle, Overijssel, The Netherlands) | 6.76 km | |
20 | 20 (8013PJ, Zwolle, Overijssel, The Netherlands) | 12.46 km |
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