Nostalgic cycle route through Gortel
Gortel, Niersen, Tongeren
While cycling, discover the rich history of the small hamlets of Gortel, Niersen and Tongeren in Gelderland. People lived here thousands of years ago. Proof of this are the many burial mounds from the Neolithic and Bronze Age, which can be found scattered through the area. Indeed, between Epe and Niersen lies the longest burial mound row in Europe! Want to visit one? We have added some to the route: with a little detour, you can check them out. The Celtic Fields are another such archaeological monument. These prehistoric castellated fields are still visible in the landscape today. We travel a few centuries further. As you cycle into Gortel, you are immersed in the nostalgic atmosphere of anno 1900. This small village proudly bears the status of a protected townscape, because of its authentic appearance and historical value. Queen Wilhelmina visited Gortel regularly and had a special bond with the area. As a token of appreciation, the royal family bought the land and buildings in the village. In return, the community promised to preserve the heritage. The farms, forest houses and the cosy little school, which also serves as a church, show the village as it once was. Like one big open-air museum! You can extend your route through the woods in Tongeren with a trip on the plank path. The estate is a special piece of peatland in the otherwise rather dry landscape of the Veluwe. Although... Once past Tongeren, you cycle along beautiful, winding streams and springs back to the starting point in Vaassen. Before your time journey is over, you will pass another magnificent historic building: Farm complex Geelmolen. Visit the old farmhouse with water mill and water pump, still perfectly in the state as it was once built in 1911.
| Directions | Distance | Total distance | |
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Start: Emmalaan , 8171 ET Vaassen | 22.5 KM | |
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From
75
to
45
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3674 M | 3.7 KM | |
| Head west on Emmalaan | 973 M | ||
| Turn right onto Gortelseweg | 276 M | ||
| Turn left onto Niersenseweg | 2.4 KM | ||
| You are now at section 45 | 0 M | ||
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From
45
to
2
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2638 M | 2.6 KM | |
| Head north on Elburgerweg | 2.6 KM | ||
| You are now at section 02 | 0 M | ||
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From
2
to
42
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88 M | 0.1 KM | |
| Head north on Oranjeweg | 88 M | ||
| You are now at section 42 | 0 M | ||
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From
42
to
43
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981 M | 1 KM | |
| Head north on Oranjeweg | 779 M | ||
| Turn left onto Gortelseweg | 202 M | ||
| You are now at section 43 | 0 M | ||
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From
43
to
22
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1160 M | 1.2 KM | |
| Head northwest | 1.2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 22 | 0 M | ||
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From
22
to
20
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3502 M | 3.5 KM | |
| Head east on van Manenspad | 105 M | ||
| Make a slight left to stay on van Manenspad | 3.4 KM | ||
| You are now at section 20 | 0 M | ||
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From
20
to
21
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1434 M | 1.4 KM | |
| Head southeast on Molenweg | 1.4 KM | ||
| You are now at section 21 | 0 M | ||
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From
21
to
5
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100 M | 0.1 KM | |
| Head east on Molenweg | 100 M | ||
| You are now at section 05 | 0 M | ||
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From
5
to
63
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912 M | 0.9 KM | |
| Head east on Molenweg | 912 M | ||
| You are now at section 63 | 0 M | ||
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From
63
to
65
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2455 M | 2.5 KM | |
| Head south on Woesterbergweg | 919 M | ||
| Continue straight | 1.5 KM | ||
| Continue onto Woesterbergweg | 2 M | ||
| You are now at section 65 | 0 M | ||
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From
65
to
32
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1706 M | 1.7 KM | |
| Head southeast on Woesterbergweg | 693 M | ||
| Make a slight left | 65 M | ||
| Turn right | 40 M | ||
| Turn right onto Veldweg | 908 M | ||
| You are now at section 32 | 0 M | ||
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From
32
to
44
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830 M | 0.8 KM | |
| Head west on Hanendorperweg | 830 M | ||
| You are now at section 44 | 0 M | ||
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From
44
to
75
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3058 M | 3.1 KM | |
| Head south on Hertenkampsweg | 3.1 KM | ||
| You are now at section 75 | 0 M |