Surroundings

Biking, hiking and more

There are wonderful cycling routes in the area. B&B Het Schipperskerkje is located on the EuroVelo and Rhine Cycle Route, and with App of the bicycle route network you can create beautiful routes. With the bicycle and foot ferry between Tolkamer and Pannerden, you can cross over to Millingen on the other side of the Rhine. Bikes can be rented at Hammink Fietsplezier, balance bikes at Blij Bezig and E-Choppers at Liemers Xperience.

The B&B is also a good base for beautiful walks to the German Elten with the Elternerberg, the Gelderland Gate and wooden shoes paths nearby such as the Rijnweidepad and of course the Pieterpad.

About 300 meters away is Watersports Center De Bijland, a large 300-hectare water sports area. in the floodplains of the Gelderse Poort nature development area. The area has modern and attractive facilities for both day recreationists and water sports enthusiasts. There is plenty of space for undisturbed surfing, pedal boating, sailing, boating or swimming.

For what else to experience in the region, check out the websites of the Tourist Information Center ‘t Gelders Eiland in Tolkamer and of Look further into the Liemers.

For shoppers, Arnhem is 20 km away, it has a nice center and a fashion district with many small clothing boutiques. The German towns of Enmmerich and Kleve are also nearby and worth visiting.

Staying overnight on the Pieterpad

B&B Het Schipperkerkje is located directly on the famous Pieterpad, 5 km before the end point on the Braamt – Millingen aan de Rijn stage. Our B&B is therefore an ideal overnight stop to continue your route fresh the next day. Most guests stop at our B&B and walk the next day to Millingen and then the stage Millingen – Groesbeek.

Tips for Pieterpad hikers

• For the Braamt-Millingen stage, bring a packed lunch and plenty of water for along the way, as you will not encounter any restaurants/shops between Braamt and Elten (12 km). In Elten, you can buy delicious sandwiches at Backerei Horsthemcke.
• Many of our guests park their car for free at Ede-Wageningen train station, take the intercity to Arnhem, the Arriva train to Doetichem and the bus to Braamt (travel time 1 hour). The return trip is possible from Tolkamer (travel time 1:15 hour), Millingen (travel time 1:30 hour) or Groesbeek (travel time 1 hour).
• On Sundays and holidays when there is less or no public transportation, NS has a paid drop-off service. To do so, call 085 004 6699 one hour in advance.
• The ferry service between Pannerden and Millingen is 4 km from the B&B. Count on just under an hour to arrive on time. We can also pick you up or drop you off at the ferry or boarding point in Braamt. You can request this in advance. We charge a fee for this.
• You can park your car for free in our lot in the morning.

Restaurants

Within walking and biking distance are several restaurants.

• Taveerne De Bijland (600mtr / 8 min walk) – closed on Mondays
• Restaurant The Harbourmaster (650mtr / 8 min walk) – Mon/Thu/Wo/Do closed
• Restaurant Kade 7 (800 mtr / 10 min walk) – open all days
• Restaurant Steengoed (1,700 mtr / 21 min walk) – closed Mon/Di
• At Carlo’s for sandwiches and appetizers (800 mtr / 10 min walk) – closed Mondays
• Ice cream parlor Quay 5 (800 mtr / 10 min walk) – Mon/Di/Wo/Do closed
• Pick-up or delivery to us can be done at Delal Pizza-Snack-Donner (900 mtr / 11 min walk) Monday closed.
• Restaurant Ratsstube in Elten – schnitzel paradise (5,400 mtr / 17 min cycling) – closed di/wo/do
• Restaurant Berliner Hof in Elten – schnitzel paradise (5,000 mtr / 16 min cycling) – closed on Tuesdays
• Restaurant The Old Post House in Elten (5,400 mtr / 17 min cycling) – closed on Mondays
• Hotel/Restaurant Wanders in Elten (5,400 mtr / 17 min cycling) – open all days!

You can also get some goodies at the Jumbo supermarket (400 meters / 6 minutes walk) and use the facilities at the organ gallery.