Hotel-Restaurant De Nederlanden
Escape the highway early and follow the lazy curves of the Vecht river to Vreeland. Snag a table on the waterside terrace of this Michelin-starred inn for a morning espresso and a house-baked pastry while watching local boats drift by.
Acquoy
Cruising along the Linge river dike is pure driving pleasure, with narrow, winding lanes flanked by apple orchards and thatched-roof cottages. Stop in Acquoy, a remarkably quiet village famous for its leaning medieval church tower, which dramatically defies gravity.
Landgoed Heerlijkheid Mariënwaerdt
This private, historic estate has been run by the same family since 1734. Settle in for lunch at the estate's restaurant, De Stapelbakker, to enjoy organic dishes made with cheese, fruit, and venison sourced directly from the surrounding fields and forests.
Wijk bij Duurstede
Finish your loop in this historic town where the Rhine and Lek rivers meet. Grab a table at 't Wapen van Wijk for a local craft beer or a late-afternoon coffee, looking out over the old town gate and the world's only windmill built directly on top of a medieval castle wall.
