Veluwezoom, the Posbank and the IJssel: Gelderland

Distance: 48 km (Kasteel Biljoen to Zutphen via the Posbank, Doesburg and Bronkhorst) Best for: Forest ridge roads, heath views, IJssel crossings, Hanseatic towns Best time: Mid-August to mid-September for the heather; September to November for the autumn colour and red deer rut; weekday mornings throughout