TOP De Schammer nature reserve

Flowery hay meadows, swaying reeds, sparkling streams and swampy wetlands.
The Schammer has been returned to its natural state of yesteryear.
The area also has an important function. During heavy rainfall
excess water is collected here. Discover traces and stories of the Second World War and fascinating farming traditions in the area.

The hiking and cycling routes below start at this TOP.

The Window, 5 km
Marking: Blue
Starting point: TOP De Schammer
This route is loved for the many birds you can
spot on the way, such as the bluethroat
warbler and spoonbill. You can do this easily from behind the
bird-watching wall that you come across along the way in
the Schammer.

Stoutenburgerpad, 10 km
Marking: Orange clogs
Starting point: From TOP De Schammer
This circular walk leads through De Schammer
and Bloeidaal, across the Heerlijkheid Stoutenburg
and along the Barneveldse Beek. Discover forgotten
historic footpaths and exciting shortcuts
through farmland. In short: put on
on, backpack on and go! Route is via the Klompenpaden. App available.

Grebbeliniepad,(LAW) 91 km
Marking: Blue-green vignettes
Starting point: Can start from cycle junction 63
The Grebbeliniepad Ochten - Rhenen -
Spakenburg goes over wildly overgrown dykes and
takes you past sluices, bunkers and coupures
made of cement sacks. So you will learn the cultural history
and nature of Gelderse Valley in a
unique way.

Cycle route Rondje Den Treek-Henschoten,
27 km (shortened 18 km).
Den Treek-Henschoten country estate is a family
estate of 2,200 ha. (63 78 80 51 95 94 * 93 15, direction 06 , at crossroads turn right Doornseweg, 1st road right Treekerweg and then follow 93 94 13 86 82 08 05 63
(* Shortened route, cycle from 94 to 13 etc.)

Cycle route Valley and Hill Ridge, 36 km
Along the Valley Canal with the Grebbelie dike.
At the highest point of the Utrecht
Heuvelrug is the Pyramid of Austerlitz.
63 08 82 86 87 84 85 89 06 03 02 * 93 94 95 07 05 63
(* For a visit to the Pyramid go briefly
off the route (600 m.) at junction 02)

Cycle route Gelderse Vallei, 47 km
Through rural areas with grasslands, wooded
all and small wooded areas. 63 78 96 01 02 45 07 03 04 06 49 48 46 47 09 96 78 63

On-site facilities

• Parking

Accessibility by public transport
TOP De Schammer is accessible by public transport (bus stop 700 metres away), 7 days a week, with a minimum frequency of 1 per hour.