Grebbe Line bike trail

2 hour 20 minutes (38.3 km)

The Grebbe Line comprises defence works dating from the 18th century, designed to resist an enemy attack on the Netherlands. This route really portrays the history of this defence line, like at the starting point, Fort aan de Buursteeg. Water was also an important aspect of the Grebbe Line, so the cycling route will take you along many waterways, such as the Grift, a canal, and a stream, the Lunterse Beek. You will be following the beautiful tow path along the Lunterse Beek, the Jaagpad, for quite a while, then turning right and taking a detour into Scherpenzeel town centre. It's a great place for a coffee break!

Leaving Scherpenzeel, you will be …

The Grebbe Line comprises defence works dating from the 18th century, designed to resist an enemy attack on the Netherlands. This route really portrays the history of this defence line, like at the starting point, Fort aan de Buursteeg. Water was also an important aspect of the Grebbe Line, so the cycling route will take you along many waterways, such as the Grift, a canal, and a stream, the Lunterse Beek. You will be following the beautiful tow path along the Lunterse Beek, the Jaagpad, for quite a while, then turning right and taking a detour into Scherpenzeel town centre. It's a great place for a coffee break!

Leaving Scherpenzeel, you will be returning to the province of Utrecht, headed for Fort Daatselaar, where the edge of the old fort is still clearly visible. Your route will continue heading straight for Renswoude Castle, hidden between the trees. Leaving the castle behind, a brief bit along wooded lanes will bring you back to your starting point.

Sights on this route

Starting point: TOP Fort aan de Buursteeg
Buursteeg 2
3927 EJ Renswoude
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TOP Fort at the Buursteeg

Buursteeg 2
3927EJ Renswoude
TOP Fort at the Buursteeg
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Grebbe Line Visitor's Centre

Grebbelinie Bezoekerscentrum
Buursteeg 2
3927EJ Renswoude
Grebbe Line Visitor's Centre
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The focus on the Grebbe Line

Grebbelinie in 't Vizier
Brinkkanterweg 23 a
3931 PJ Woudenberg
The focus on the Grebbe Line
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TOP teahouse Mon Chouette

Leusbroekerweg 25 B
3831 JZ Leusden
TOP teahouse Mon Chouette
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Museum Bunker

Langesteeg 1
3831 RZ Leusden
Museum Bunker
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Asschatterkeerkade Leusden

Hagenouwselaan 0 0
3831 JP Leusden
Asschatterkeerkade Leusden
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TOP Groot Zandbrink

Postweg 2
3831 SE Leusden
TOP Groot Zandbrink
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TOP De Dennen

Utrechtseweg 34
3927AW Renswoude
TOP De Dennen
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Werk aan de Daatselaar
Daatselaarseweg
3927 ZL Renswoude
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Renswoude Castle

Dorpsstraat 3 9
3927BA Renswoude
Renswoude Castle
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Asschatterkeerkade Leusden

Hagenouwselaan 0 0
3831 JP Leusden
Asschatterkeerkade Leusden
End point: TOP Fort aan de Buursteeg
Buursteeg 2
3927 EJ Renswoude
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