Walking through the Vuursche

It is wonderful to walk in Boswachterij de Vuursche, a succession of old country estates. This route takes you through the stately park of Kasteel Groeneveld and the hamlet of Lage Vuursche.

Drakenstein Castle
Kasteel Hooge Vuursche is a beautiful country house from 1912. Further on you pass through Lage Vuursche, which has a protected village view because of the beautiful eighteenth and nineteenth century houses. The beautiful Stulpkerk originally dates from 1659. Drakensteyn Castle is located near the church. This castle originally dates from the fourteenth century, the current building dates from 1640. You cannot visit the building, unless you are one of the intimates of the current resident: Princess Beatrix.

Groeneveld Castle
In nature reserve De Stulp you walk for a while over a beautiful old heath. You walk back to Landgoed Groeneveld through alternating coniferous and deciduous forests. The monumental park is laid out in the Dutch Baroque style of geometric shapes and imposing driveways. The castle dates from the early eighteenth century. On the estate you can enjoy a drink and snack in peace at the atmospheric Grand Café Groeneveld.