Walking through the area around Abcoude
De Ronde Venen, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Hiking route: 548290
Provided by: Groots Genieten
16.6 km
04:08 h
940 kcal
3 m
Description
This route takes you through the green surroundings of Abcoude, one of the most beautiful areas in the Netherlands. Along the way you will pass two forts and other beautiful sights. Time to hit the road!
Fort near Abcoude
After walking for a little over a kilometre, you can take a look at the Fort at Abcoude. This was the first fortress built for the Defence Line of Amsterdam. Construction began in 1884 and the fort was completed in 1887. Remarkably, this fort was never put into military use. It has been well preserved and it is possible to visit this almost completely intact fort in the summer months.
Picturesque Abcoude
After your walk, you can take an extra detour through the old village center of Abcoude. You will find all kinds of monumental buildings here, such as the fifteenth-century Gothic village church. The Wilhelmina bridge over the Gein is also beautiful. This kwakel (pedestrian bridge) dates from 1908. In short, there is enough beauty to discover here.
Fort near Abcoude
After walking for a little over a kilometre, you can take a look at the Fort at Abcoude. This was the first fortress built for the Defence Line of Amsterdam. Construction began in 1884 and the fort was completed in 1887. Remarkably, this fort was never put into military use. It has been well preserved and it is possible to visit this almost completely intact fort in the summer months.
Picturesque Abcoude
After your walk, you can take an extra detour through the old village center of Abcoude. You will find all kinds of monumental buildings here, such as the fifteenth-century Gothic village church. The Wilhelmina bridge over the Gein is also beautiful. This kwakel (pedestrian bridge) dates from 1908. In short, there is enough beauty to discover here.
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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.
Sights
Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
13 | 13 (1391GS, De Ronde Venen, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | |
51 | 51 (1391GJ, De Ronde Venen, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 0.48 km | |
23 | 23 (Hoogstraat, 1391BT, De Ronde Venen, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 0.61 km | |
| Fort bij Abcoude (D', 1391CH, De Ronde Venen, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 1.22 km | ||
85 | 85 (1391ED, De Ronde Venen, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 1.40 km | |
78 | 78 (1396LC, De Ronde Venen, Utrecht, The Netherlands) | 4.50 km |
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