Walking through authentic Renswoude
- The Netherlands
- Utrecht
- Renswoude
- 6.33 km (Approximately 01:34 u)
- Hiking route 390962
Walking through authentic Renswoude
- The Netherlands
- Utrecht
- Renswoude
- 6.33 km (Approximately 01:34 u)
- Hiking route 390962
Renswoude is a small town in the Gelderse Vallei. In the middle of a real Dutch landscape you can enjoy the village atmosphere that hangs here. Renswoude Castle is the gem of this town. Put on your hiking boots and explore this area.
Renswoude Castle
The starting point of this route is at the very edge of Renswoude. From here you walk through the town in the direction of Renswoude Castle. The first house built on the estate probably dates from the 14th century. The name of this house was Borchwal. In 1654 this fortified house was demolished and replaced by a country house. The current house was probably built on the old medieval foundations. The castle is surrounded by a beautiful garden laid out in the English landscape style. You will find lush vegetation and all kinds of vistas. The rest of the route takes you through the center of Renswoude and the outskirts of the town.
Restaurant De Dennen
The start and end point of this route is Restaurant De Dennen. Here you can enjoy delicious dishes. Go for lunch, dinner or a cup of coffee with something tasty while you rest from your walking tour. Take a break and enjoy the beautiful view of nature.
The Grebbe Line
Near Renswoude you will find old remains of the Grebbe Line. This line was intended as a pre-defense of the Hollandse Waterlinie, a Dutch defense line. Construction of this line was started in 1745. Today, near Renswoude, you will still find the Groeperkade, which was intended to divert the water that entered the Slaperdijk through the locks. You will also find Fort Daatselaar from 1799, the best preserved defense work of the Grebbe Line.
Renswoude Castle
The starting point of this route is at the very edge of Renswoude. From here you walk through the town in the direction of Renswoude Castle. The first house built on the estate probably dates from the 14th century. The name of this house was Borchwal. In 1654 this fortified house was demolished and replaced by a country house. The current house was probably built on the old medieval foundations. The castle is surrounded by a beautiful garden laid out in the English landscape style. You will find lush vegetation and all kinds of vistas. The rest of the route takes you through the center of Renswoude and the outskirts of the town.
Restaurant De Dennen
The start and end point of this route is Restaurant De Dennen. Here you can enjoy delicious dishes. Go for lunch, dinner or a cup of coffee with something tasty while you rest from your walking tour. Take a break and enjoy the beautiful view of nature.
The Grebbe Line
Near Renswoude you will find old remains of the Grebbe Line. This line was intended as a pre-defense of the Hollandse Waterlinie, a Dutch defense line. Construction of this line was started in 1745. Today, near Renswoude, you will still find the Groeperkade, which was intended to divert the water that entered the Slaperdijk through the locks. You will also find Fort Daatselaar from 1799, the best preserved defense work of the Grebbe Line.
Directions
| # | Description | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant De Dennen (Utrechtseweg, 3927 AW, Renswoude, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | |
| Gran Canal Kasteel Renswoude (3927 BA, Renswoude, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 3.25 km | |
| Restaurant De Dennen (Utrechtseweg, 3927 AW, Renswoude, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 6.33 km |
Pause places
Restaurant De Dennen
Utrechtseweg 34
3927 AW Renswoude
http://www.restaurantdedennen.nl
Restaurant De Dennen is located in the Gelderse Valley. From here you can enjoy walking and cycling. After your tour you can enjoy a delicious lunch, high tea or dinner at Restaurant De Dennen. Go for the tasty snacks or choose from the selection of hot and cold dishes. There is ample parking on site.
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