Discover the beautiful Achterhoek by bike and why it has been declared ‘best cycling area in the Netherlands’! During your tour through the varied landscape you will pass castles and country estates, characteristic farms, vineyards and meandering streams and rivers. Get surprised by beautiful views and take a seat on a cosy terrace.

The beauty of this region is unequalled with its hilly landscape and beautiful picturesque villages and cities. The region roughly covers an area with the Overijssel regions Salland and Twente in the north, the German border in the east and south-east, the Oude Ijssel in the south-west and the Ijssel in the west. In addition to many places of interest, a beautiful nature and nice shopping areas, you will also find numerous vineyards and countless catering establishments with delicious regional dishes. This region has a rich history, for example represented by a large number of castles of noble families. Huis Bergh, Castle Keppel, Castle Ruurlo….just a few examples of eye-catching monumental buildings as part of the illustrious history of the Achterhoek.

Accommodations

Hotel Hof van Gelre **** | Lochem
This hotel is located in the beautiful town of Lochem, between Apeldoorn and Enschede. The fantastic location, the accommodation and the atmosphere, guarantee a fantastic stay. Each morning, you can enjoy an extensive breakfast and in the evening a 3-course dinner. The hotel rooms are neatly furnished and fitted with all modern conveniences. All 46 rooms have comfortable boxspring beds, flatscreen TV, free coffee- & tea facilities, safe and a bathroom with shower and/or bathtub and toilet. If you travel by public transport, you can travel by train to Lochem railway station and take a taxi to the hotel. By car, the hotel is easy accessible. Free parking places.

Boetiek Hotel BonAparte **** | Barchem
Boetiek hotel BonAparte is located at the foot of the Lochemseberg in the middle of the ancient forests of Gelderland and breaths a relaxing atmosphere in a natural, peaceful environment. Boetiek stands for quirky and unique! The hotel has 38 attractive and fully equipped hotel rooms with comfortable boxspring beds, flatscreen TV, free coffee- & tea facilities and a bathroom with shower and/or bathtub and toilet. In the restaurant you can enjoy a fresh and extensive breakfast and in the evening our chefs prepare a delicious 3-course dinner for you. Free parking places.

Hotel Bakker *** | Vorden
This cosy family hotel is located in the centre of Vorden. Hotel Bakker is a special, extremely hospitable hotel. Vorden is known as the castle village between De Veluwe and De Achterhoek, which you will definitely discover during your stay. Each morning you will enjoy a delicious fresh breakfast and in the evening our chef prepares a 3-course dinner for you. The double rooms have a bathroom with bathtub or shower, toilet, blow-drier, TV, telephone and balcony or terrace. Free parking places.