Nice long round of Vuursche Heide
- The Netherlands
- Utrecht
- Amersfoort
- 60.49 km (Approximately 03:33 u)
- Cycling route 135857
Nice long round of Vuursche Heide
- The Netherlands
- Utrecht
- Amersfoort
- 60.49 km (Approximately 03:33 u)
- Cycling route 135857
Your route starts at Leerhotel Het Klooster. During this cycle route you will pass various sights. One of them is Drakensteyn Castle in Baarn. The history of this castle goes back to 1360, when it was first written about. A little later you will pass Museum Oud Soest. The museum houses a number of permanent exhibitions, such as a period room, a carriage workshop, a council chamber and about church life in Soest and Soesterberg. You also cycle past Soestdijk Palace. Soestdijk Palace was originally a hunting lodge, built in the seventeenth century. The young stadtholder, Willem III, bought the homestead in 1674. The Crown Prince and his Russian wife had Soestdijk completely renovated into a real summer palace. From Soestdijk Palace you can cycle through the green nature.
Directions
| # | Description | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leerhotel Het Klooster (Daam Fockemalaan, 3818 KG, Amersfoort, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | |
60 | 60 (3768HP, Soest, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 2.68 km |
59 | 59 (3768MC, Soest, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 5.54 km |
58 | 58 (Soesterbergsestraat, 3768MD, Soest, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 5.80 km |
57 | 57 (3766AE, Soest, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 7.34 km |
56 | 56 (3768MV, Soest, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 8.71 km |
Pause places
Leerhotel Het Klooster
Daam Fockemalaan 10
3818 KG Amersfoort
http://www.leerhotelhetklooster.nl
Leerhotel Het Klooster is more than just a beautiful building with a wonderful history. Do you have something to celebrate, do you want to stay overnight or enjoy a dinner prepared with love and attention? The students and their instructors are ready to show you what hospitality means. One of the special aspects of this hotel concept is the fact that professionals from the field transfer their knowledge and experience in - and passion for - the wonderful hospitality industry to the students. Very special to experience! A nice address near Amersfoort, on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug.
Sights
Drakensteyn
The history of Drakensteyn dates back to 1360, when this castle was first written about. In 1634 Ernst van Reede became the owner of Drakensteyn. His son Gerard had a new, octagonal house built in 1640. The house was then recognized as a ridderhofstad and Gerard became a knight. He then also built a presbytery, a school, a mill and an inn in the village.
Paleis Soestdijk
Soestdijk Palace was originally a hunting lodge, built in the seventeenth century. The young stadtholder, William III, bought the homestead in 1674. The Crown Prince and his Russian wife had Soestdijk completely renovated into a real summer palace.
Paleis Soestdijk
The Crown Prince and his Russian wife had Soestdijk completely renovated into a real summer palace. Everything was decorated in Empire style with two extra side wings. During the Second World War, Soestdijk Palace housed many foreign soldiers, but when peace returned, the Royal family also returned to the palace. When Princess Beatrix was honored as queen in 1980, the palace no longer became a royal residence. Princess Juliana and Prince Bernhard lived there until their death in 2004. Pending a new use, the palace was temporarily opened to the public.
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