Individual arrival. Nunspeet is situated in the middle of the beautiful nature of the ‚Veluwe’. Around Nunspeet, old farms, green meadow-land and wooded banks can be admired. That is why this village is called the ‚pearl of the Veluwe’

The first cycling day brings us from Nunspeet over Harderwijk to Amersfoort. A first stop you can make during this tour is in Harderwijk. Harderwijk was a Hanseatic between the 13th and 17th century. Remnants of the once important city are the city walls, the town houses and buildings of the former university and monastery. Amersfoort is a town where history is still alive. Behind the old walls you can walk through the cosy streets where you can also go shopping.

On the third day, we cycle to Purmerend. On the way to Purmerend a very interesting sight is the Naarden-Vesting, one of the best preserved fortifications in Europe. The landscape is dominated by the ancient bog ‚Eemland’. Another highlight during this tour is the beautiful medieval castle Muiderslot. You can visit the interesting exhibtition in the castle as well as the lovely gardens.

On the way to Enkhuizen, you should really visit Edam, famous for its excellent cheese! From Edam you will cycle to Hoorn. Hoorn calls itself “the pearl of the IJsselmeer”. Hoorn was founded in the 12th century. After the establishment of a devison of the United East-Indian Company (Verenigde Oostindische Companie, abbreviated VOC) in 1602 the town gained international importance. Another place to see is the ‘Broeker harbour’. Our destination, Enkhuizen, was a leading port in the ‘Golden Century

We take at 8.30 in the morning the ferry to Stavoren (excl., approx. 22eur/person, luggage and bicycle to be carried yourself on the ferry). The cycling tour will guide us through the typical Frisian landscapes. Stavoren for example has become very popular as the Eleven Cities Tour passes through there.

Before leaving Lemmer you should definitely visit the only pumping-engine driven by a steam engine.The engine can pump up to 6 million m³ water per day. Between Balk/Lemmer and Zwartsluis, we will cycle through the national park ‚De Weerribben’, an ancient peat moor area. En route you can make a stop in Blokzijl or in Vollenhove. These places are ideal to relax a bit and admire the beautiful town centre. In Zwartsluis, where our hotel is situated, you can visit the former fortress Swartsluys, nowadays the place to be for water sporters.

The most noteworthy point of interest on the way to Nunspeet is Kampen, once a Hanseatic city. This city has not less than 500 monuments. A must see in the city are the city gates, the 14th century Sint Nicolaas church and the gothic house. After having passed the small village Noordeinde with its reed covered houses, we are back in the ‚Veluwe’ landscape, and after another unforgettable cycling trip, we are back in Nunspeet.

Individual departure or extension.