Right outside of Nijmegen in the pleasant village of Ooij, one of the greenenst in the Netherlands, lies pleasant Hotel-Restaurant De Gelderse Poort. This 3-star hotel is a great place to start an extensive exploration of De Gelderse Poort area, a unique scenic area between Arnhem, Nijmegen and Emmerich (Germany), with magnificent unspoilt nature and an extremely varied landscape. The area is ideally suited to walks and bike rides, for example along the River Waal or through the famous Ooijpolder and Millingerwaard. The province of Gelderland is home to many stunning areas of natural beauty and recreational areas.