Blossom bike route along fruit tree orchards, villages and estates in province Utrecht

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Netherlands

Utrecht

Wijk Bij Duurstede

Blossom bike route along fruit tree orchards, villages and estates in province Utrecht

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Blossom bike route along fruit tree orchards, villages and estates in province Utrecht

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39.1km

40m

Cycling

Between the rivers the Lek and the Amsterdam Rhine Canal in the Utrecht countryside you will find the Kromme Rijn region. Here you cycle past beautiful villages, castles and fertile orchards. This area mainly produces pears and apples. Stop along the way for delicious farm ice cream and fresh fruit.

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Last updated: June 10, 2024

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4.88 km

Pear statue in Cothen Square

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Aptly named sculpture 'The Cool Pear'. A photo or selfie with this image if you are in the pear and apple region of the Netherlands cannot be missed along the thematic blossom cycle route.

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7.62 km

Merel's Ice Cream

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Delicious farmer's ice cream, sold in a beautiful spot on the Langbroekerdijk from a horse trailer. Pay with a QR code and then sit back and enjoy before continuing.

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15.5 km

Fruit stand with apples and pears

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All kinds of fruits for sale here.

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21.8 km

Wickenburgh Estate

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A beautiful green and peaceful environment, with the country house as the centrepiece. The late medieval dovecote and the country house form an atmospheric whole

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37.8 km

View of the Nederrijn

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From here you have a beautiful view of the Lower Rhine.

The Lower Rhine was created in the last ice age and is a branch of the Rhine. The river …

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38.5 km

Kasteel Duurstede

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The first part of Duurstede Castle, the square keep, was built in the 13th century. During the Renaissance, the bishops of Utrecht lived in the castle and the castle was …

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39.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

15.3 km

2.36 km

1.86 km

259 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.5 km

11.8 km

2.10 km

1.50 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

17°C

4°C

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Comments

July 9, 2024,Blüten Fahrradroute entlang von Obstbaumgärten, Dörfern und Anwesen in der Provinz Utrecht

The tour began early in the morning with very humid temperatures. 😨 The route went along fields and avenues. With a panoramic view of the landscape lined with countless fruit plantations. You also pass by nice little towns with sights and stately homes.🏰

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September 14, 2023

Between the rivers the Lek and the Amsterdam Rhine Canal in the Utrecht countryside you will find the Kromme Rijn region. Here you cycle past beautiful villages, castles and fertile orchards. This area mainly produces pears and apples. Stop along the way for delicious farm ice cream and fresh fruit.
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