Netherlands>Arnhem>The lost history of Arneym - Karel van Gelre
Arnhem is mostly known for it's WOII history. But during the Middle Ages there was also a lot going on in Arnhem. One of the most important main characters of these time was: Karel van Egmond, also known as Karel van Gelre

Learn more about his life, what he did for Arnhem (spoiler: some impressive stuff!) and visit the most important locations in his story. 

It's an exciting part of history you don't want to miss.
Made by Maartje van Zadelhoff
⏱ 1–2 hrs📍 10 stopsfrom €6.99
🌐 Play in 🇬🇧 English
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Places you will visit

10

It will take you

70-100 mins

You will walk

2760 steps

Total distance

2.1 km

What you'll actually do

  1. Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Stone cold whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.

  2. Solve 10 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.

  3. Finish at Peace at last and see where you land on the Arnhem leaderboard.

Highlights

  • During the game you will visit historical buildings in the city centre of Arnhem.

  • You will follow the story of Karel van Gelre and try to help him find peace again.

  • Along the way you may also find some sights you can optional visit to expand your playtime.

Ratings and Reviews

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Ryath

18 Apr 2026

Maartj Karlijn

09 Mar 2026

Francesca

09 Jun 2025
Soms was linksaf of rechtsaf vanuit de kaart ipv vanuit de speler, maar voor de rest een hele leuke tocht!

beatriz

18 May 2025

ronnytober

23 Feb 2025

A note from Maartje van Zadelhoff

“My team and I develop and run escape rooms and citygames in Arnhem. For more information, please visit: www.clocked-up.nl”

Meet the maker

The mission: Your story in Arnhem

Karel van Egmond (better known as Karel van Gelre) is one of the most famous persons for the city of Arnhem. He fought for the independence of Gelre during the Middle Ages. 

More than 400 years later he is back in Arnhem and asks you for help. Follow him on his journey in search of eternal peace and rest.

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Good to know before you play

  • Family friendly
  • Fun to do as a couple
  • Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours

Frequently asked questions

Who was Karel van Gelre in this Arnhem quest?
The route uses Duke Karel van Gelre and medieval Arnhem as its historical setting. You follow a clue-led city story, not a scheduled guided history lecture.
Is this experience self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you from clue to clue without a guide or fixed start time, so you can start when it suits you and pause along the way.
How many accesses does our group need?
Classic quests sell access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.

Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours

Flexibility

Regular Guided Tours

Fixed schedules & no pausing

Questo

Start, pause, and resume anytime

Privacy

Regular Guided Tours

Crowds of up to 30 strangers

Questo

Private experience for your group only

Pricing

Regular Guided Tours

$30–$60 (€23–€50) per person

Questo

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Availability

Regular Guided Tours

Requires advance booking

Questo

Instant access 24/7/365

Experience

Regular Guided Tours

Passive listening to a guide

Questo

Active gamification; you solve the mystery

Joined by 1,000,000+ explorers worldwide

Guided tour pricing: Comprehensive Economic Analysis of Guided Tour Pricing, EU and US markets, 2026. Standard 2–3 hour group walking tours.

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Explore Arnhem through the lost history of Arneym - Karel van Gelre

The lost history of Arneym - Karel van Gelre is an Arnhem self-guided story walk for travelers who want history and local culture.

Stone cold is the starting point and Peace at last is the finish for this 2.1 km city route, which includes 10 challenges. The page specifically identifies The Statue of Karel van Egmond, Duke of Guelder and The Duivelshuis along the experience. Practical fit: 2.1 km route; Typical duration: 85 minutes; 10 location-based challenges; Playable in English.

The trade-off is active, self-guided play instead of a guide-led group. Pick a conventional tour when detailed spoken commentary is the priority. Playable languages: English.

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