Castles of the Green Heart

(53.0 km)

This route will appeal to all who love romance, exploring together, and tales of aristocratic life. It takes you past surviving and former castles, the pilgrimage town of IJsselstein, ‘cupid's town’ of Montfoort and the mysterious Linschoten estate. A wealth of stories and stunning vistas of the authentic Dutch landscape make for a captivating ride!

This route is made possible by Struinen & Vorsen. For details about the route and castles (surviving and lost), click on the button.

Sights on this route

1

TOP Marnemoende, IJsselstein

Noord IJsseldijk 107 b
2402PG IJsselstein
TOP Marnemoende, IJsselstein
79
89
29
33
13
70
2
Kasteel 3
3441 BZ Woerden
28
3

City Museum Woerden

Kerkplein 6
3441 BG Woerden
City Museum Woerden
26
68
96
22
95
93
4

Museum Heksenwaag

Leeuweringerstraat 2
3421 AC OUDEWATER
Museum Heksenwaag
5

Rope museum

Reijersteeg 4
3421 SZ Oudewater
Rope museum
94
6

Linschoten country Estate

Noord Linschoterdijk 13
3461 AC Linschoten
Linschoten country Estate
7

TOP Linschoten

TOP Landgoed Linschoten
Noord Linschoterdijk 1 (tegenover nr. 1)
Linschoten
TOP Linschoten
46
98
8

Montfoort Castle

Kasteelplein 1
3417 JG Montfoort
Montfoort Castle
9
Stadsmuseum Montfoort
Keizerstraat 25
3417 EA Montfoort
88
83
82
10

Castle Tower in IJsselstein

Kronenburgplantsoen 9
3401 BM IJsselstein
Castle Tower in IJsselstein
11
Walkade 2
3401 DS IJsselstein
81
79
12

TOP Marnemoende, IJsselstein

Noord IJsseldijk 107 b
2402PG IJsselstein
TOP Marnemoende, IJsselstein

Directions

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TOP Marnemoende, IJsselstein

Noord IJsseldijk 107 b
2402PG IJsselstein
TOP Marnemoende, IJsselstein

This route follows the cycle network junctions, identified by the white-and-green signs with two-digit numbers.

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TOP Marnemoende, IJsselstein

Noord IJsseldijk 107 b
2402PG IJsselstein
TOP Marnemoende, IJsselstein
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  • 89
  • 29
  • 33
  • 13
  • 70
  • 28
  • 26
  • 68
  • 96
  • 22
  • 95
  • 93
  • 94
  • 46
  • 98
  • 88
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  • 79

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