겔데르말센 최고의 러닝 경로

봄에는 꽃이 아름답습니다

Stop for a moment and enjoy nature

Beautiful entrance and the start of the mountain bike route that you should definitely ride.

Beautiful domain. There were several parties going on when we passed by.

Discover the Historic Estate of Mariënwaerdt near Beesd If you're cycling or hiking through the Betuwe, make sure to stop at Landgoed Mariënwaerdt, a beautiful historic estate near Beesd. This privately-owned estate dates back to the 12th century and offers a stunning mix of forests, meadows, orchards, and stately avenues. The surrounding region is famous for its countless fruit trees, especially apple and pear orchards, which transform the landscape into a sea of blossoms in spring and a rich harvest scene in late summer. It’s a paradise for cyclists and photographers alike. There are well-maintained walking and cycling paths that take you through peaceful nature and past old farm buildings and romantic spots. Don’t miss the charming farm shop and café, where you can enjoy homemade apple pie or pick up regional products like cheese, honey, and jam. Mariënwaerdt is especially magical during blossom season and during the annual estate fair (Landgoedfair) in August. Tip: There’s a small parking area near the main entrance, and the estate is easily accessible from LF-routes and regional cycle networks.

The name Mariënwaerdt means island (waard) of Mary. In 1129, the Norbertines built an abbey on this bank of the Linge (on the site where Huis Mariënwaerdt now stands). Due to its location on the border of four provinces (Utrecht, Holland, Gelre and Brabant), the monastery was destroyed and rebuilt several times. In 1734, the estate came into the possession of the ancestor of the current family. “Heerlijkheid” refers to the lordly rights that the owner received when purchasing the estate. Hunting, lease and fishing rights plus management of roads and waterways. The surrounding land was and is used as agricultural land. Since 2005, the arable farming and livestock farming on the estate have been completely organic. The products are used as cattle feed for the own Lakenvelder cows, in the own restaurants or sold in the Landgoedwinkel or other shops in the region. www.ivn.nl/afdeling/west-betuwe/heerlijkheid-marienwaerdt/

The fruit trees are in bloom at the end of April/beginning of May and that is truly a beautiful sight. Others think so too and then it can get very busy on the dike. So drive slowly, or better: Go early in the morning if you want the road to yourself. It is even more beautiful, to see the morning sun shining through the blossom.

Over the years, the Machinedreef on the Heerlijkheid Mariënwaerdt has been planted with poplars, an initiative of the Friends of Mariënwaerdt Association.