On the northern side of the Veluwe, the former Zuiderzee was both friend and foe to the residents in this area. Discover the influence of water on the landscape with this cycle route.
Income from fishing was accompanied by losses due to flooding. The centuries-long battle that the inhabitants of the Veluwe waged against the Zuiderzee is still clearly visible today. In one of the oldest polders in the Netherlands, Arkemheen, in particular, a special landscape emerged over the years. Slits of the tidal currents of the Zuiderzee created winding ditches. This original parcel structure is still visible today. In addition, dike breaches, the last of which occurred in 1916, created whirlpools and reed marshes.
The route starts at the Postillion Hotel Amersfoort Veluwemeer at Strandboulevard 3 in Putten and near Nijkerk.
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. This route can also be found in the 2023 Cycling Route Booklet, visit one of the VVV locations to receive a copy of the route booklet!
- Category:
- Cycling
- Cycling route
