Walking through the surroundings of Abcoude
- The Netherlands
- Utrecht
- De Ronde Venen
- 16.55 km (Approximately 04:08 u)
- Hiking route 548290
Walking through the surroundings of Abcoude
- The Netherlands
- Utrecht
- De Ronde Venen
- 16.55 km (Approximately 04:08 u)
- Hiking route 548290
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 fortresses and other beautiful sights. Time to hit the road!
Fort near Abcoude
After just over a kilometer you can take a look at the Fort near Abcoude. This was the first fortress built for the Defense Line of Amsterdam. Construction began in 1884 and the fort was completed in 1887. Remarkably, this fort was never put into military use. It is well preserved and it is possible to visit this almost intact fortress in the summer months.
Picturesque Abcoude
After your walking tour 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 quail (pedestrian bridge) dates from 1908. In short, there is plenty to discover here.
Fort near Abcoude
After just over a kilometer you can take a look at the Fort near Abcoude. This was the first fortress built for the Defense Line of Amsterdam. Construction began in 1884 and the fort was completed in 1887. Remarkably, this fort was never put into military use. It is well preserved and it is possible to visit this almost intact fortress in the summer months.
Picturesque Abcoude
After your walking tour 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 quail (pedestrian bridge) dates from 1908. In short, there is plenty to discover here.
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 |
Sights
Fort bij Abcoude
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1391CH De Ronde Venen
http://www.forten.info
Behind dikes, along waterways and often at the end of farm roads, under small grassy hills, another world is hidden. A green world of white walls, steel doors and bats. An interesting history about the v
Fort Nigtevecht
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1391 HV De Ronde Venen
https://www.fortnigtevecht.nl
Fort Nigtevecht is part of the Defense Line of Amsterdam that is Unesco World Heritage. A serene place surrounded by greenery. The fort is a very suitable location to start your cycling and walking tour. Fort Nigtevecht has been in use from 1904, during the mobilization 1915 - 1917 about 300 soldiers slept there. Walk through the fort and discover its history, in all rooms there is information about the past and now. Start your tour at the main entrance and then enjoy coffee or tea with cake or cake. Then hit the road and cycle across the canal along the river Vecht to Fort Nieuwersluis. You will find plenty of cultural history, beautiful landscapes and a striking amount of peace along the way. Fort bij Nigtevecht is owned by Natuurmonumenten and has also functioned as a memorial site since 2016. Relatives have various options here to give the urn with the ashes of a deceased loved one a nice place in a green, quiet environment. There are also often beautiful exhibitions. The fort is open every Sunday and from April to October also on Saturdays. Sometimes you see the kingfisher here and bats live in the right half.
Broekzijdse Molen
1391HA De Ronde Venen
http://www.allemolens.nl
This polder mill was built in 1641 on the river Gein. Until 1890, the mill was used to drain the Broekzijde polder, in recent years supported by an auxiliary pumping station.
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