Graafschapspad part 4

Fourth part of the Graafschapspad 
Lochem – Ruurlo

This section is really beautiful. The path meanders through the fields and then up the Lochemer Berg. It is a small hill, but for the Netherlands it is nearly an alpine situation. (LOL) The softly rolling hill walk continues over the Kalen Berg en then descends into Barchem where we had a break at the local café. We had some nice views over the countryside, passed beautiful houses and former farms. The weather was sunny but there was cold wind. Luckily I took my Berghaus –windbreaker, so I was comfortable.

Later in the week my husband and I finished this walk. We had a splendid day. The weather was sunny and warm and the route was very divers. It was sooo peaceful. It was the first chance to try our new GPS – a Satmap- and it was really easy to use. We passed a couple of fine farms where the cows watched us curiously. It is lambing season and we had some wonderful impressions of lambs that must have been born the night or day before.

The route of the Graafschapspad has been changed at one point and now differs from the description of the latest edition of the Graafschapspad from 2000. Later the old and the new route come together again. I think the route has become more interesting, because now you come along an algae-farm, something you do not see very often in the Netherlands.
All of a sudden we came along an ancient building from around 1450. It is called the Lebbenbrugge and is a museum for agricultural history since 1934. It is really interesting and the voluntary stuff was so friendly and keen to answer all our questions although there was a big group coming along, waiting for a guided tour. But the sun kept them outside enjoying their refreshments.

After we finished our day, Butch and I enjoyed a lovely meal at the Hotel BonApart, situated near the Lochemer Berg.
We are a bit anxious about the next sections. Planning it on the map it seems pretty dull, but I hope I’m wrong…