The Hanseatic Cities - then and now is the credo of this 455-kilometre cross-border route. A fascinating cycle tour which follows the footsteps of German and Dutch merchants, full of history and modernity. This 7-day cycle tour covers the Dutch part of the route, downstream the IJssel from Nijmegen to Hardewijk, through beautiful nature and varied landscapes. Experience the splendor of historic trading towns one after the other. Cycle through medieval alleys and old quays, past the remains of the city walls and high warehouses and discover that time has not stood still. This is an easy cycling trip on relatively flat terrain, suitable for people with little or no cycling experience. Daily cycling distances span roughly 30-50 km. 6 nights in 3/4 star hotels, Breakfast buffet, 1x dinner in Doesburg, Travel App (Guibo), Daily luggage transfers (1 piece, 20kg per person), Tourist tax, Service hotline. Nearest Airports are Flughafen Dusseldorf (DUS) or Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Train travel is available from both airports to Nijmegen-Lent. Arrival in Nijmegen: Check in at eco-friendly and comfortable Van der Valk Hotel Nijmegen-Lent. Explore the historic city of Nijmegen, its Roman archaeology, ancient art and crafts, and modern art. Nijmegen - Doesburg 50 km: Cycle through the new Lingezegen Landscape Park, once the Limes, the northernmost border of the Roman Empire. Cross the Lower Rhine by ferry and visit Arnhem. Cycle over dikes with views of the floodplains towards the monumental city of Doesburg. Doesburg – Deventer 59 km: Follow high dykes along the IJssel, visit the photogenic Bronkhorst, and explore the Hanseatic city of Zutphen. Options for a longer (59 km) or shorter (44 km) route. Visit Museum 'More' for modern art. Deventer - Zwolle 48 km: Explore Deventer, famous for its historic centre and Deventer cake. Cycle through spectacular floodplains and visit the small Hanseatic town of Hattem before crossing the river to Zwolle. Zwolle - Kampen 50 km: Cycle along the river Zwartewater, enjoy views over the marshy floodplains. Take the ferry 'Haersterveer' and follow the Overijsselse Vecht to the Hanseatic town of Hasselt. Visit Genemuiden, the carpet and artificial turf town. Enter Kampen over the city bridge. Kampen - Harderwijk 53 km: Admire the remains of the 14th-century city wall in Kampen. Cycle along the Dronten and Veluwe lakes to the fortified town of Elburg. Explore the coulisse landscape at the edge of the Veluwe and the dune area Het Beekhuizerzand. Arrive in Harderwijk. Return home after breakfast. Car rental in Netherlands available for self-driving before or after the tour. Travel insurance for the Netherlands available.
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