Grebbe Line bike trail
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.
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Sights on this route
Starting point
TOP Fort aan de Buursteeg
Buursteeg 2
3927 EJ Renswoude
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Grebbe Line Visitor's Centre
The story of one of the great water defence lines, the Grebbe Line, begins in a new visitor's centre at the Fort aan de Buursteeg fortress.
Grebbe Line Visitor's Centre
Grebbe Line Visitor's Centre
The story of one of the great water defence lines, the Grebbe Line, begins in a new visitor's centre at the Fort aan de Buursteeg fortress.
The focus on the Grebbe Line
In Woudenberg (on the border with Scherpenzeel), a former farmstead right next to the Grebbe Line has been transformed into an exhibition on the Grebbe Line.Â
The focus on the Grebbe Line
The focus on the Grebbe Line
In Woudenberg (on the border with Scherpenzeel), a former farmstead right next to the Grebbe Line has been transformed into an exhibition on the Grebbe Line.Â
Museum Bunker
The museum bunker on the Langesteeg is a German bunker that was built in 1944-1945. The German army used the Grebbelinie to stop the advancing Allies. At the end of 2014, the bunker was converted into a small museum.
Museum Bunker
Museum Bunker
The museum bunker on the Langesteeg is a German bunker that was built in 1944-1945. The German army used the Grebbelinie to stop the advancing Allies. At the end of 2014, the bunker was converted into a small museum.
Asschatterkeerkade Leusden
The Asschatterkeerkade in Leusden is one of the older existing elements of the Grebbe Line. It dates from 1745. With its 2,500 meters it is one of the longest retaining quays of the Grebbe Line. Two hundred Dutch soldiers were stationed there between September 1939 and May 1940.
Asschatterkeerkade Leusden
Asschatterkeerkade Leusden
The Asschatterkeerkade in Leusden is one of the older existing elements of the Grebbe Line. It dates from 1745. With its 2,500 meters it is one of the longest retaining quays of the Grebbe Line. Two hundred Dutch soldiers were stationed there between September 1939 and May 1940.
Renswoude Castle
The impressive castle of Renswoude should definitely not be missed! The leafy castle grounds and 'grand canal' invite the visitor to take a walk.
Renswoude Castle
Renswoude Castle
The impressive castle of Renswoude should definitely not be missed! The leafy castle grounds and 'grand canal' invite the visitor to take a walk.
Asschatterkeerkade Leusden
The Asschatterkeerkade in Leusden is one of the older existing elements of the Grebbe Line. It dates from 1745. With its 2,500 meters it is one of the longest retaining quays of the Grebbe Line. Two hundred Dutch soldiers were stationed there between September 1939 and May 1940.
Asschatterkeerkade Leusden
Asschatterkeerkade Leusden
The Asschatterkeerkade in Leusden is one of the older existing elements of the Grebbe Line. It dates from 1745. With its 2,500 meters it is one of the longest retaining quays of the Grebbe Line. Two hundred Dutch soldiers were stationed there between September 1939 and May 1940.
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