Walking through the countryside of Utrecht

Your route starts at PAND Pannenkoek Restaurant & Ijssalon. From here you can discover the Outskirts of Utrecht, a wonderfully quiet area just outside the city. You enjoy the silence, to completely recharge. The day starts well when you walk into the picturesque ribbon village of Schalkwijk. The Schalkwijkse Wetering runs through the village, past the St. Michael's Church, a neo-Gothic cross basilica from 1879. In the countryside you also pass some old farms. A little later you have a beautiful view from the Lekdijk over the river and the floodplains, such as the Steenwaard and the Lazaruswaard. You also pass the Fort Honswijk defense structure. Finally, you will see the walking park with garden complex that is located on the grounds of the former Schalkwijk Castle.