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“In the footsteps of the Oranians” is a tourist (cultural-historical) cross-border cooperation project. Places with a (visible) historical connection to the House of Oranje-Nassau are connected by the realisation of a cross-border signposted Orange Bicycle Route Apeldoorn-`s-Heerenberg-Kleve-Moers v.v.

The cycle route is part of the already realised successful (imaginary) Orange Route of the Duits Verkeersbureau in Amsterdam. By highlighting a part of the Orange Route in an innovative way as a signposted cycle route, the Orange Route is made accessible to an even larger target group. More opportunities will be created for (press) coverage and thus for raising the profile of the region. The local and (EU)regional economy will be strengthened by the creation of co-operation between cultural institutions in the mentioned cross-border area and by their connection with tourist attractions, gastronomy and retail trade. More (foreign) tourists and additional overnight stays will boost turnover and employment. At the same time, the cultural and historical awareness of the inhabitants, visitors and entrepreneurs on both sides of the border will be increased.

This is the first Orange Bicycle Route on the territory of the Euregio Rhine-Waal. Through the project “In the footsteps of the Oranians”, new target groups and visitors will visit this border region, while at the same time the core themes of cycling and experiencing the (EU)regio will receive new impetus. Special attention will be paid to children.