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Walking from Vorden to Groesbeek
Walking from Vorden to Groesbeek
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6 days
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NL46002
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Walking from Vorden to Groesbeek
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Castles, rivers, moraine & wine

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Hiking trip: Walking from Vorden to Groesbeek - 6 days

Walk through the idyllic coulisse landscape of the Achterhoek, with its typical farms and stately castles. Cross the bird-rich Ooypolder in the Gelderse Poort, located on the banks of the Waal. Climb the wooded hills of the Nijmegen moraine and end your journey in the beautifully situated Groesbeek: the largest wine village in the Netherlands with no less than 7 vineyards. This delightful section of the Pieterpad is a unique mix of natural richness and cultural heritage, best explored on foot.

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Route
Day 1: Arrival Vorden
Day 2: Vorden - Zelhem (11.2 mi)
Day 3: Zelhem - Braamt (12.4 mi)
Day 4: Braamt - Millingen a/d Rijn (14.9 mi)
Day 5: Millingen a/d Rijn - Groesbeek (12.7 mi)
Day 6: Departure Groesbeek

Day 1:    Arrival Vorden

After arriving at your accommodation, you can still visit Vorden Castle. There is also the option to take a train to the center of Zutphen, which is definitely worth it!

Day 2:    Vorden - Zelhem (11.2 mi)

Just outside Vorden lies the beautiful, eponymous castle. Beyond that, across the Vorden brook, you are halfway along the Pieterpad and find the monument of the two female path's designers. Continue through the varied landscape of the Kieftskamp estate and head through the small village of Linde towards manor 't Zelle. This monumental estate, once a farm, is now a recreation park. Before reaching Zelhem, walk through the now forested 't Zand, once a large shifting sand area.

Day 3:    Zelhem - Braamt (12.4 mi)

First, walk through the beautiful landscape of the Heidenhoek. Here stands the stately Silo Tower, also known as the 'Cathedral'. The next notable point is Slangenburg castle, inhabited and rebuilt by various castle lords since the 14th century and now a guest house. Further on, cross the Oude IJssel, an important river for the iron industry in the 18th century. Pass the Waalse water and continue towards Braamt. You will know you have arrived when you stand face to face with the nice windmill of Braamt.

Day 4:    Braamt - Millingen a/d Rijn (14.9 mi)

Here, in the eastern part of the province of Gelderland, right on the German border, lies the beautiful Montferland region. A hilly forest area with magnificent views. Walk through the Bergher forest and over the Hulzenberg, a hill (272 ft) where an observation tower offers expansive views over the area. You might encounter people without shoes; after all, you are on a so-called barefoot path! Continue through Hoch-Elten and enter the watery river land of the 'Gelderse Poort'. Arrive in the former border post Tolkamer on the river Waal, where you take the ferry to Millingen a/d Rijn.

Day 5:    Millingen a/d Rijn - Groesbeek (12.7 mi)

The day begins in the so-called 'Duffelt'. Walking through this river polder, just before the village of Leuth, pass the Plezenburg, a striking terp farm from 1810. Continue along the Wylerberg lake and climb the Duivelsberg. This 249 ft high hill is part of the Nijmegen moraine, formed in the last ice age. At the top, find the remains of the 'motte' castle Mergelp, dating back to the 11th century. Enjoy a splendid view over the Ooypolder and the Waal's floodplains. Walk further through the rolling hills of the Nederrijk estate, finally arriving in the wine village of Groesbeek.

Day 6:    Departure Groesbeek

After breakfast, the fourth part of the Pieterpad ends here for you.

Prices

Price pp
Single room, breakfast 855.00
Double room, breakfast 575.00
Extra services
SGR per piece 5.00
No Pieterpad Routebook? per piece -19.00
Accommodation
Vorden - Hotel Bakker
Zelhem - B&B Mooi Zelhem
Braamt/Zeddam - Hotel Restaurant Ruimzicht
Millingen aan de Rijn - B&B de Hamsche Kuul
Groesbeek - Hotel Restaurant de Wolfsberg
Practical info

Overnights

Tourist tax included

Breakfast included, Lunch package optional

Detailed roadbook with maps and tourist information

7-day service hotline

Luggage transport to your next hotel

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Parking available at the hotel

GPS tracks available

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