A day of cycling through the Utrecht polder
Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Cycling route: 537825
Provided by: route.nl
37.3 km
02:11 h
658 kcal
9 m
Description
Just outside Utrecht you drive straight into the beautiful polder country. An ideal environment for a nice day of cycling along flower-filled meadows, rivers and historic sights. You will also pass Kasteel de Haar.
Cope landscape
In this region you can see the cope landscape with its characteristic narrow plots: a subdivision pattern whose origins date back to the thirteenth century. The hamlet of Teckop that you drive through was founded during the mining period. Along the Meije river you will see beautiful old farms on the dike. From a distance you can also see the almost sixty meter high water tower from 1932, an iconic national monument that is also known locally as Pietje Potlood.
Have a nice rest at Geertjes Hoeve
Near Harmelen you cycle through orchards and past the fairytale Vijverbos. At Geertjes Hoeve you can regain your strength on the cozy terrace of the farm restaurant. This cozy restaurant is located in Haarzuilens, a village just outside Utrecht. Enjoy a tasty snack and a drink here and gain new energy. Then take a look at the cheese factory and the farm shop of Geertjes Hoeve and stock up on something tasty for home. Then you can think back on your trip for a long time and enjoy it.
Castle the hair
Enough time for an excursion? Then visit Kasteel de Haar, the largest castle in the Netherlands. The castle originally dates from the fourteenth century, the current castle was rebuilt in 1892 in neo-Gothic style. Would you also like to take a walk in the area around Geertjes Hoeve? Then walk route 537826.
Cope landscape
In this region you can see the cope landscape with its characteristic narrow plots: a subdivision pattern whose origins date back to the thirteenth century. The hamlet of Teckop that you drive through was founded during the mining period. Along the Meije river you will see beautiful old farms on the dike. From a distance you can also see the almost sixty meter high water tower from 1932, an iconic national monument that is also known locally as Pietje Potlood.
Have a nice rest at Geertjes Hoeve
Near Harmelen you cycle through orchards and past the fairytale Vijverbos. At Geertjes Hoeve you can regain your strength on the cozy terrace of the farm restaurant. This cozy restaurant is located in Haarzuilens, a village just outside Utrecht. Enjoy a tasty snack and a drink here and gain new energy. Then take a look at the cheese factory and the farm shop of Geertjes Hoeve and stock up on something tasty for home. Then you can think back on your trip for a long time and enjoy it.
Castle the hair
Enough time for an excursion? Then visit Kasteel de Haar, the largest castle in the Netherlands. The castle originally dates from the fourteenth century, the current castle was rebuilt in 1892 in neo-Gothic style. Would you also like to take a walk in the area around Geertjes Hoeve? Then walk route 537826.
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Below you will find various suggestions for breaks that you can visit during your route. These are divided into different categories, making it easy for you to choose.
Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geertjes Hoeve (Thematerweg, 3455 SM, Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
40 | 40 (3455SP, Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 0.13 km | |
12 | 12 (3455SK, Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 0.55 km | |
14 | 14 (3455RT, Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 2.46 km | |
| Kasteel De Haar (Kasteellaan, 3455 RR, Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 4.06 km | ||
11 | 11 (3455RP, Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 4.24 km |
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