The Land van Lochem is not an officially defined region, but a name for the green countryside surrounding Lochem, where nature, farming and history blend seamlessly. Stream valleys, hay meadows, sandy soils and ancient deciduous forests alternate with hedgerows, farmyards and country estates, creating ever-changing views that rarely stay the same for long. The Gorsselse Heide adds open heathland, small lakes and woodland edges, with quiet paths that enhance the sense of space.

Between Gorssel and Eefde, the route leads into the Ravenswaarden, a rugged river landscape along the IJssel. Hayfields and pastures are interspersed with hawthorn hedges, pollarded willows and former river channels. During high water, parts of the area flood, creating a different atmosphere each season, from wet riverbanks to flower-rich grasslands. With wide views and the steady rhythm of the river as your guide, you cycle through a dynamic floodplain landscape that is always in motion.