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Zwolle, Overijssel, The Netherlands
Cycling route: 821186
Provided by: Peter, Overijssel
62.3 km
03:39 h
1097 kcal
28 m
Description
The Lemelerberg, together with the Archemerberg and the Besthemerberg, forms the northernmost part of the Sallandse Heuvelrug, a now strongly crumbled moraine that was formed in the penultimate ice age. An enormous glacier then pushed through the IJssel valley to the south and pushed the clay, sand and gravel it carried up on both sides into high ramparts. Over time, the mountains have become smaller due to drifting, but still reach a height of 81 m (Lemelerberg). The Archemerberg 78 m is the only one that is not forested, so that from this point you have a breathtaking view of Salland, Twente and the Vecht valley in clear weather.
Ommen
You can no longer see it in the houses and buildings, but Ommen is one of the oldest towns in Sal-land. In 1248 it received city rights for its support of the bishop during the battle of Ane, as well as the lease of the ferry and the toll.
Ommen was situated at a crossroads of important connecting roads. Here the Vecht and the Regge flow together, connecting the Zuiderzee and the hinterland. Furthermore, one of the few country roads to the north ran from Ommen towards Avereest straight through the peat bogs.
The Sand
The name of the old pine forest Het Zand is a reminder of the vast cover sand areas that used to be south of the Vecht. These formed the transition from the lowlands around Zwolle to the Sallandse Heuvelrug. Until the middle of the 19th century, the Rechterense Veld, Hessumse Veld, Vilsterse Veld and Giethmense Veld were wastelands, mainly heathlands that were grazed by flocks of sheep. After reclamation, some areas were converted for agriculture, others were planted with coniferous forests to prevent drifting.
Archemerberg
The landscape around Ommen is dominated by the northern foothills of the Sallandse Heuvelrug, which consists of gravelly sands and is therefore unsuitable for agriculture.
You cycle past the two highest mountains, the Archemerberg (78 m) and the Lemelerberg (81 m).
Rechteren Castle
Rechteren Castle, just northwest of Rechteren, is the only one of the medieval castles in Overijssel; of which important parts have survived despite siege, dismantling and major renovations. The oldest part, the 25m high residential tower, dates from 1315. The other buildings were added later and renovated several times. Several parts were raised by a floor in 1889. An extensive estate lies near the castle.
House Vilsteren
Huize Vilsteren, the church and the windmill are the eye-catchers of the village of Vilsteren. The village is overshadowed by the heavy foliage of oaks and beeches. Huize Vilsteren is not that old (1908) and has never had the status of a manor. Before that time, a so-called court stood here, a kind of rent-master's office of the landowner, where the farmers came to pay their rent. Since 1850, the estate was owned by the Cremers family. Their coat of arms is bricked in above the side entrance of the Willibrord church (1907). Huize Vilsteren in its current form is a creation of the architect Cuypers.
The Laer
Near Ommen there was a ford in the Vecht. There was a looting castle: the castle Het Laer. All ships and travellers that passed had to pay a toll. From this castle, Count Rudolf van Coevorden controlled the area and led the historic battle at Ane. After the battle, the looting castle was razed to the ground in revenge by the successor of the defeated bishop.
A little further east, the current Het Laer castle was built in 1744. It was renovated in the 19th century and is now used as a conference centre.
Ommen
You can no longer see it in the houses and buildings, but Ommen is one of the oldest towns in Sal-land. In 1248 it received city rights for its support of the bishop during the battle of Ane, as well as the lease of the ferry and the toll.
Ommen was situated at a crossroads of important connecting roads. Here the Vecht and the Regge flow together, connecting the Zuiderzee and the hinterland. Furthermore, one of the few country roads to the north ran from Ommen towards Avereest straight through the peat bogs.
The Sand
The name of the old pine forest Het Zand is a reminder of the vast cover sand areas that used to be south of the Vecht. These formed the transition from the lowlands around Zwolle to the Sallandse Heuvelrug. Until the middle of the 19th century, the Rechterense Veld, Hessumse Veld, Vilsterse Veld and Giethmense Veld were wastelands, mainly heathlands that were grazed by flocks of sheep. After reclamation, some areas were converted for agriculture, others were planted with coniferous forests to prevent drifting.
Archemerberg
The landscape around Ommen is dominated by the northern foothills of the Sallandse Heuvelrug, which consists of gravelly sands and is therefore unsuitable for agriculture.
You cycle past the two highest mountains, the Archemerberg (78 m) and the Lemelerberg (81 m).
Rechteren Castle
Rechteren Castle, just northwest of Rechteren, is the only one of the medieval castles in Overijssel; of which important parts have survived despite siege, dismantling and major renovations. The oldest part, the 25m high residential tower, dates from 1315. The other buildings were added later and renovated several times. Several parts were raised by a floor in 1889. An extensive estate lies near the castle.
House Vilsteren
Huize Vilsteren, the church and the windmill are the eye-catchers of the village of Vilsteren. The village is overshadowed by the heavy foliage of oaks and beeches. Huize Vilsteren is not that old (1908) and has never had the status of a manor. Before that time, a so-called court stood here, a kind of rent-master's office of the landowner, where the farmers came to pay their rent. Since 1850, the estate was owned by the Cremers family. Their coat of arms is bricked in above the side entrance of the Willibrord church (1907). Huize Vilsteren in its current form is a creation of the architect Cuypers.
The Laer
Near Ommen there was a ford in the Vecht. There was a looting castle: the castle Het Laer. All ships and travellers that passed had to pay a toll. From this castle, Count Rudolf van Coevorden controlled the area and led the historic battle at Ane. After the battle, the looting castle was razed to the ground in revenge by the successor of the defeated bishop.
A little further east, the current Het Laer castle was built in 1744. It was renovated in the 19th century and is now used as a conference centre.
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| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8012AK, Zwolle, Overijssel, The Netherlands | 0.00 km | ||
48 | 48 (Kuyerhuislaan, 8024PE, Zwolle, Overijssel, The Netherlands) | 3.61 km | |
49 | 49 (8024ED, Zwolle, Overijssel, The Netherlands) | 4.82 km | |
45 | 45 (Koepelallee, 7722KT, Dalfsen, Overijssel, The Netherlands) | 8.47 km | |
44 | 44 (Koepelallee, 7722KT, Dalfsen, Overijssel, The Netherlands) | 9.17 km | |
84 | 84 (7722JH, Dalfsen, Overijssel, The Netherlands) | 15.77 km |
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