Ice Age Landscape of Hof van Twente
Cycling in a gently sloping landscape with mixed forests, a heather reserve, impressive country estates and panoramic views over meadows and fields.
The Landscape
In the picturesque Hof van Twente region, you'll find Markelo, one of the oldest villages in Twente, surrounded by elevated farmlands and five distinctive hills. Thanks to this unique topography, Markelo is affectionately known as the "Village of the Five Hills." From the hilltops, you can enjoy breathtaking views of areas frequented by hunters and gatherers around 13,000 years ago. The presence of historical burial mounds, impressive castles, magnificent manor houses, extensive estates, striking war memorials, and an archaeological nature reserve with the largest juniper grove in the Netherlands not only evokes a nostalgic feeling but also transports you on a fascinating journey into the past.
Forests and Heaths
Estates and Heritage
Polders and Farmlands
Hills and Valleys
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Route map
Start and finish near bike node 9 on the Borkeldweg in Markelo. However, this bike route is a circular tour, so it offers the possibility to start from any of the following bike nodes.
9 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 36 - 41 - 70 - 40 - 38 - 37 - 47 - 31 - 27 - 13 - 11 - 98 - 9
