Discover the castles and country estates on the Veluwezoom with the 45 kilometer Castle Route!
In the 18th and 19th centuries, the wealthier bourgeoisie had numerous luxurious country houses built in the wooded, hilly moraine landscape on the north side of the Rhine. Here they could escape the stuffy hustle and bustle of the city, receive guests and enjoy the outdoors. More than 150 such luxurious country houses were built in the Wageningen – Oosterbeek – Arnhem – Rheden region. Often with beautifully landscaped gardens. Sometimes built on an existing medieval estate, but many also founded as new estates in the open Veluwe nature.
Locations along this route:
- Experience why the wealthy bourgeoisie wanted to flee the cramped cities in the 18th and 19th centuries and built their country houses here
- Take a look at Renkums Beekdal Visitor Center
- See the beautiful surroundings of Villa Sanoer near Wageningen
- Make a stop at Arboretum Belmonte in Wageningen and enjoy the view from the high moraine above the Rhine
- Drive along the Rhine
- Visit the impressive Doorwerth Castle
- See how the former 19th-century Men’s Society has been converted into Museum Arnhem, specialized in modern art
- Cycle through the bustling center of Arnhem
- On the north side of the city is the large Park Sonsbeek, an extension of the Veluwe massif
- Stadsvilla Sonsbeek is located in the park
- View on the north side of the Park Huis Zypendaal
- The route ends in the center of Oosterbeek.
- Category:
- Cycling
- Cycling route
