Come and enjoy everything Twente and Salland have to offer on an unforgettable cycling holiday. You will stay in various hotels and start each morning with a fresh and extensive breakfast to begin your day right. After that, you will cycle through breathtaking nature and picturesque villages, following routes that take you from hotel to hotel. You decide where and when to stop to enjoy the scenery or grab a bite to eat. In the evening, you can sit down for a delicious three-course dinner. Your luggage will be transported for you, so you can fully enjoy the cycling experience. Traveling by car? You can park it for free at the starting hotel. On the departure day, you will cycle back to this hotel.

Twente
Twente offers a rich mix of art and culture, from traditional to modern. A visit to the artist village of Diepenheim is highly recommended, where you can follow the six-castle route. In Delden, you can explore the popular No Hero Museum and Twickel Castle with its beautiful gardens. The artistic town of Ootmarsum is also a must-see during your holiday in Twente.

Salland
Salland is known for its historic villages, beautiful estates, castles, mansions, and farms. The biggest attraction is the Sallandse Heuvelrug, one of the largest dry heathlands in Europe. Here, you can find rare species such as the black grouse, nightjar, slow worm, and sand lizard. You will also encounter Scottish Highland cattle and can visit the Palthetoren observatory.

Accommodations

Het Wapen van Delden **** | Delden
Located on the edge of the historic city of Delden, this comfortable hotel is well known for its proximity to Twickel Castle. The hotel is easily accessible by car or public transport. From Amsterdam, Delden is about a 1.5-hour drive via the A1/A35 highway. The hotel features a heated indoor swimming pool and free WiFi. The 47 comfortable rooms are equipped with a radio, TV, safe, and a bathroom with a shower and/or bath and toilet. Free parking is available at the hotel.

Hotel Restaurant de Zwaan *** | Raalte
Located in the center of Raalte, between Deventer and Zwolle, Hotel Restaurant de Zwaan is the perfect base for scenic cycling routes through a landscape full of estates and castles. The Sallandse Heuvelrug is just a short distance away. The 32 stylish rooms feature comfortable box spring beds, air conditioning, a radio, free coffee and tea facilities, and a bathroom with a shower and/or bath and toilet. Relax in the swimming pool with a Turkish steam bath and enjoy a delicious breakfast and dinner in the restaurant.

Landhuishotel Herikerberg **** | Markelo
This charming English-style hotel is situated on the top of the Herikerberg, just outside Markelo. From the hotel, you can step straight into nature for a walk or cycle along beautiful routes past castles, churches, and windmills. The 30 stylish rooms include a spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower or bath, a seating area, and extra-long box spring beds (2.10 meters). The restaurant serves a generous breakfast and a delicious dinner. In good weather, the terrace with views over the unique forest garden is the perfect place to relax.