National Landscape De Graafschap
Cycling through an idyllic landscape, where estates, castles, and historic country houses are nestled among monumental farmhouses, lush forests, babbling brooks, and intimate farmland.
The Landscape
For those seeking peace and space, and wishing to immerse themselves in nature and landscape, the National Landscape of De Graafschap offers the perfect escape from the bustle of daily life. This region is steeped in history, with its picturesque castles, ancient farmhouses, and chestnut trees that whisper tales from centuries past. For centuries, this land has been a wellspring of inspiration for writers, poets, and philosophers. Yet even without a spiritual quest, the timeless, unspoiled landscape remains a true oasis of tranquility.
Around every bend in the road, the landscape reveals a new face. Nowhere is the contrast so striking as here: from dense forests to blooming meadows bordered by hedgerows, from charming villages to historic towns. The winding rivers, grand estates, and Saxon farmhouses give De Graafschap an intimate, almost timeless atmosphere. This is a land where history weaves itself into the landscape, where nature and culture walk hand in hand, and the only sound that breaks the silence is the peace that surrounds you.
Forests and Heaths
Estates and Heritage
Polders and Farmlands
Rivers and Streams
Join us on this virtual cycling route
Route map
Start and finish near bike node 52 on the Brinkerinkweg in Barchem. However, this bike route is a circular tour, so it offers the possibility to start from any of the following bike nodes.
52 - 53 - 60 - 59 - 65 - 66 - 68 - 67 - 64 - 63 - 62 - 93 - 89 - 88 - 84 - 81 - 86 - 85 - 82 - 50 - 14 - 52
- 70% of the route runs on paved roads.
- 30% of the route runs on unpaved and semi-paved paths.
