Gravel routes in the Achterhoek: A weekend full of adventure from Landal GreenParks Stroombroek
As an avid cyclist from the Randstad region, a ride on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug is usually fine to plan for a day. But for the Achterhoek? I like to set aside a whole weekend for that. There is something magical about this region: endless unpaved roads, a rich mix of nature and culture, and the perfect atmosphere for an adventure [...]
Gravel route around Ulft in the Achterhoek region
That the Achterhoek is a gravel valhalla should be obvious by now. On previous occasions, we were already in Berkelland and around Zelhem, where we rode two beautiful routes. Beautiful, long gravel strips, which the Randstadian will envy to death. This time we rode a beautiful route from beautiful Ulft, a village almost against [...]
Gravel route in Gelderland: Exploring the Strade Bianche Achterhoek
Unlike provinces such as South Holland, where it is searching for even the very first real gravel path, the east and north of the Netherlands is richly endowed with these adventurous routes. During our recent visit with Cycling Destination in Groningen, we were also challenged to find a nice gravel route. In the Netherlands, the Achterhoek, that scenic [...]
Gravel in the Achterhoek: the latest hit?
Graveling in the Achterhoek is booming. Many cyclists have been gripped by the gravel virus. The Achterhoek, the well-known region in the Netherlands, seems made for it. Lots of long dirt roads, beautiful gravel paths, what more could you want? Time to zoom in on that too. Guest blogger Nynke Cuperus went out for us to [...]