Jacob van Lennep route, Part 33 (Geldermalsen - Amersfoort)
West Betuwe, Gelderland, The Netherlands
Cycling route: 979788
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71.4 km
04:11 h
1258 kcal
52 m
Description
This route is one of the 42 stages of the Jacob van Lennep experience tour. A tour that was inspired by the tour that Van Lennep made in 1823 with his fellow student Van Hogendorp through the Netherlands. Click here for an overview of all stages.
From Buren
Tuesday 12 August. From Geldermalsen, Van Lennep and Van Hogendorp walk to Oranjestad Buren. When they enter the grounds of Huis Buren, all they see is the front gate, ramparts and moats. The front gate was demolished in 1883. Van Buren is the pseudonym sometimes used by members of the royal family. In 1986, King Willem-Alexander rode the Elfstedentocht as WA van Buren.
Tuesday 12 August. From Geldermalsen, Van Lennep and Van Hogendorp walk to Oranjestad Buren. When they enter the grounds of Huis Buren, all they see is the front gate, ramparts and moats. The front gate was demolished in 1883. Van Buren is the pseudonym sometimes used by members of the royal family. In 1986, King Willem-Alexander rode the Elfstedentocht as WA van Buren.
Ruin
From the Lekdijk the walkers see Wijk bij Duurstede in the distance. They cross the river and walk through a deciduous forest" (...) with excellently constructed walking paths\\\". One of those paths ends at the ruins of Duurstede Castle. After drinking a glass of milk (!), they walk on,"(...) arguing mightily about the beauty or otherwise of ruins in general\\\". It is clear: the journey has actually already taken too long for these two such different personalities.
From the Lekdijk the walkers see Wijk bij Duurstede in the distance. They cross the river and walk through a deciduous forest" (...) with excellently constructed walking paths\\\". One of those paths ends at the ruins of Duurstede Castle. After drinking a glass of milk (!), they walk on,"(...) arguing mightily about the beauty or otherwise of ruins in general\\\". It is clear: the journey has actually already taken too long for these two such different personalities.
Utrecht Hill Ridge
The travellers spend the night in Amerongen, just like eight days earlier . Instead of Amerongen, the route takes you through the Kromme Rijnstreek with its meadows and orchards: also a beautiful region. Via Doorn, Van Lennep and Van Hogendorp walk through the estates and heathlands of what is now the Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park. In Amersfoort, they stay with Van de Poll, descendants of the Van Lennep family.
The travellers spend the night in Amerongen, just like eight days earlier . Instead of Amerongen, the route takes you through the Kromme Rijnstreek with its meadows and orchards: also a beautiful region. Via Doorn, Van Lennep and Van Hogendorp walk through the estates and heathlands of what is now the Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park. In Amersfoort, they stay with Van de Poll, descendants of the Van Lennep family.
Just after Beusichem you cross the Lek with a ferry that operates all year round.
In-depth sources
-Jakob van Lennep," The Summer of 1823": part 3, chapter 4.
-Geert Mak, The summer of 1823 as a television series : episodes 8 and 9.
-Maya Schepers, The summer of 1823 as a radio series : episode 8.
-Jakob van Lennep," The Summer of 1823": part 3, chapter 4.
-Geert Mak, The summer of 1823 as a television series : episodes 8 and 9.
-Maya Schepers, The summer of 1823 as a radio series : episode 8.
Height Profile
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| geldermalsen (Geldermalsen, 4191LE, West Betuwe, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
30 | 30 (4191LD, West Betuwe, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 0.27 km | |
31 | 31 (4196HA, West Betuwe, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 0.95 km | |
60 | 60 (Lingedijk, 4197HC, West Betuwe, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 1.93 km | |
62 | 62 (4116RK, Buren, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 5.63 km | |
69 | 69 (4116CG, Buren, Gelderland, The Netherlands) | 7.00 km |
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