Experience the tranquility of the centuries-old agricultural heritage between Putten and Ermelo. You cycle alternately through forest, heath and polder; has been used and cultivated by farmers for centuries.
Start the route at Schaapskooi Ermelo where they keep 240 sheep that graze the heathland. Experience the tranquility of the centuries-old agricultural heritage between Putten and Ermelo. You cycle alternately through forest, heath and polder; which has been used and worked by farmers for centuries. Look out for beautiful, old farms between Ermelo and Putten and enjoy the views. Mills have also played a role in processing the land’s yield for centuries. On the way you pass De Vanenburg Castle; a 17th-century country estate in Putten where you can relax while enjoying a snack and a drink in the restaurant or on the (sunny) terrace in the castle gardens.
Do you want to shorten or lengthen the route along the way? At each junction you will find a map on the information panel and you can easily adjust your route yourself.
TIP: this route can also be downloaded as a Heritage Route . Here you will find nice information about sights along the way.
- Category:
- Cycling
- Cycling route
