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Achterhoek Solitude
The Achterhoek is one of the most rural areas in the Netherlands. It’s name literally translates to ‘back corner’, which should give you an idea of the area. It mostly consists of farmlands, open fields and small villages, and at some points you’ll get the feeling you’re half a century back in time. It’s also one of the best places to ride a bike, if you’re into a bit of adventure. The roads aren’t always nicely paved but sometimes it’s just old bricks or even cobbles, and there’s more than enough gravel there too. LEMAR ambassador Merlijn often goes out to this area to enjoy the solitude and empty roads.
Routes:
https://www.komoot.nl/tour/200441219?ref=wtd
https://www.komoot.nl/tour/200444154?ref=wtd
1: Empty gravelroads, just tractors in the fields. 
2: Even the bikelanes are made of gravel here. It’s fun to ride and roadbike-proof! 
3: This gravel-road is part of a centuries-old connection between the Netherlands and Germany, specially built for big horse carriages with a lot of cargo. 
4: Old and unused brick-roads are also found a lot in these area, and sometimes resemble a bit Roubaix-feeling. 
5: Endless gravel. 
7: Also: cows. As it’s mostly farmland and farmers living here, you’ll see a lot of cows, pigs, chickens and other farm animals.