Grebbe Line bike trail

(33.0 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

TOP Fort at the Buursteeg
Buursteeg 2
3927EJ Renswoude
2

Grebbe Line Visitor's Centre

Grebbe Line Visitor's Centre
Buursteeg 2
3927EJ Renswoude
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TOP De Dennen

TOP De Dennen
Utrechtseweg 34
3927AW Renswoude
77
76
4

Camping De Grebbelinie

Camping De Grebbelinie
Ubbeschoterweg 12
3927 CJ Renswoude
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Werk aan de Daatselaar
Daatselaarseweg
3927 ZL Renswoude
36
6

Renswoude Castle

Renswoude Castle
Dorpsstraat 3 -9
3927BA Renswoude
37
21
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End point: TOP Fort aan de Buursteeg
Buursteeg 2
3927 EJ Renswoude
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Attributes

Managed by: Routebureau Utrecht