Discover the history of the Achterhoek during a cycling holiday combination Ruurlo - Zutphen.

In Ruurlo you will stay on the edge of the village, close to the castle, railway station and the largest hedge maze of Europe. Located between the estates, small rivers and picturesque villages, you will find an oasis of peace. At the same time, get to know the wine farms in the largest wine region of the Netherlands and taste regional products such as raisin bread. In Ruurlo, you will find various shops, picturesque streets, the village church from 1350, the windmill Agneta from 1851 and the Cuypers Church from 1871.

In Gorssel you will find the museum for modern realism MORE, with masterpieces by Carel Willink and Charley Toorop. Completely different from the Dickens Museum in Bronkhorst, which depicts the life and literary work of Charles Dickens.

The Hanseatic city of Zutphen is located along the beautiful Ijssel. Taste the authentic atmosphere and wander through the old streets with monumental buildings. In this medieval city, you will find many places of interest and museums.

Accommodations

Hampshire Hotel Avenarius **** | Ruurlo
In the beautiful Ruurlo you will stay in the attractive Hampshire Hotel-Avenarius, close to the center, the castle, railway station and the largest hedge maze of Europe. This hotel, located in an oasis of peace between country estates and picturesque villages, is the perfect operating base for a lovely cycling holiday. The hotel is easily accessible by the many N-roads that lead to the beautiful Ruurlo. All 29 beautiful rooms have twin beds, air conditioning, shower in bath, toilet, TV, blow-drier and a safe. The restaurant serves a delicious fresh breakfast buffet in the morning and a delicious 3-course dinner in the evening. The hotel offers free parking places.

Hampshire Hotel – ’s Gravenhof Zutphen **** | Zutphen
The beautiful Hanseatic city of Zutphen is located in the Achterhoek, along the Ijssel and on the edge of the beautiful Veluwe, where culture and history come together. During your stay, you can discover this old Hanseatic city by bike. All 57 rooms have two single beds, bath or shower, toilet, air-conditioning, free WiFi and a safe. In addition, the hotel has a brasserie and a museum café with terrace. A delicious breakfast is served in the morning, a delicious 3-course dinner in the evening. The hotel offers parking places € 15 per 24 hours.