Gardens, parks and country estates in Gooi & Vecht
Stichtse Vecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Cycling route: 835840
Provided by: VVV Gooi en Vecht
49.2 km
02:53 h
867 kcal
12 m
Description
This route takes you past historic country houses with beautiful gardens and parks along the Vecht, the Loosdrechtse Plassen and's-Graveland. Cycle along the water and discover ancient villages and special buildings with a rich history along the way.
From outdoor area to outdoor area
The starting point of this tour is at the TOP Maarsseveense Plassen. Here you can easily park your car and then set off. From here you cycle through the Loosdrechtse Plassengebied to Nieuw-Loosdrecht and's-Graveland. Along the way you can get off to take a look at Tuin Murrenhof, Kasteel Museum Sypesteyn with the accompanying castle garden and the ornamental garden of Gooilust and the nearby rhododendron valley. All these places are highly recommended if you like to admire plants and trees.
On to Breukelen
From's-Graveland you continue cycling to Breukelen and Maarssen. Along the way you will be surrounded by the water of the Loenderveense Plas, the Wijde Blik and the river Vecht. Around Breukelen you will find several country estates with gardens and parks on the Vecht. For example, admire the ancient Rupelmonde or the Vijverhof. Along the route you will also find plenty of nice places to settle down for a snack and a drink.
Ridderhofstad Gunterstein
The last point of interest on this route is Ridderhofstad Gunterstein. Get off here for a short while to take a walk through the park near the house. From the winding paths you have a beautiful view of the historic house. You end your tour again at the TOP Maarsseveense Plassen near the water.
From outdoor area to outdoor area
The starting point of this tour is at the TOP Maarsseveense Plassen. Here you can easily park your car and then set off. From here you cycle through the Loosdrechtse Plassengebied to Nieuw-Loosdrecht and's-Graveland. Along the way you can get off to take a look at Tuin Murrenhof, Kasteel Museum Sypesteyn with the accompanying castle garden and the ornamental garden of Gooilust and the nearby rhododendron valley. All these places are highly recommended if you like to admire plants and trees.
On to Breukelen
From's-Graveland you continue cycling to Breukelen and Maarssen. Along the way you will be surrounded by the water of the Loenderveense Plas, the Wijde Blik and the river Vecht. Around Breukelen you will find several country estates with gardens and parks on the Vecht. For example, admire the ancient Rupelmonde or the Vijverhof. Along the route you will also find plenty of nice places to settle down for a snack and a drink.
Ridderhofstad Gunterstein
The last point of interest on this route is Ridderhofstad Gunterstein. Get off here for a short while to take a walk through the park near the house. From the winding paths you have a beautiful view of the historic house. You end your tour again at the TOP Maarsseveense Plassen near the water.
Height Profile
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOP Maarsseveense Plassen (3602 AN, Stichtse Vecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
47 | 47 (Herenweg, 3602AN, Stichtse Vecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 0.17 km | |
48 | 48 (3612BB, Stichtse Vecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 2.82 km | |
49 | 49 (3612BN, Stichtse Vecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 4.77 km | |
27 | 27 (3625AA, Wijdemeren, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 5.77 km | |
| Tuin Murrenhof (3625 AE, Wijdemeren, North Holland, The Netherlands) | 6.08 km |
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