Achterhoek
Achterhoek
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Netherlands |
| State: | Gelderland |
| Major roads: | A 18 N 18 |
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De Achterhoek is a region in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is bordered by Germany in the east, the province of Overijssel in the north, and the rivers Oude IJssel and IJsel in the south and west. Achterhoek roughly translates as rear-corner. The main city's are Doetinchem and the Hanseatic city's Doesburg and Zutphen.
The only highway is the A 18 that after Varsseveld continues as the N 18 to Enschede.
Hitchhiking
Hitching around
With public transport running every half hour, or every hour in the weekends and evenings, hitchhiking is often faster for traveling within the Achterhoek. On most N-roads you'll find bus stops perfect for hitchhiking.
West
When going further into the Netherlands you'll likely have to go through Arnhem.
North towards Enschede, A 30
The N 18 is partly 100km/h, but it is possible to catch rides from the small parking bays directly on the road.
Germany
The German A 3 closely hugs the Dutch border. You can take the bus to 's Heerenberg. From there it's a 20 minute walk to the A3. See the article about Doetinchem for more info.
If your in the more eastern part of the region you could try your luck at Camping Store Obelink near Winterswijk. It is very popular with Germans. Many come from all over Germany to buy camping gear there.
