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Tour of Utrecht’s forts

(23 km)

Discover Utrecht’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites!

Utrecht is home to three remarkable UNESCO World Heritage sites: the iconic Rietveld Schröder House, the impressive Dutch Water Defence Lines, and the ancient Limes, the northern frontier of the Roman Empire. Each site is one of a kind, telling stories you won’t find anywhere else.

With five special cycling routes ranging from 16 to 41 kilometres, you can explore Utrecht’s rich history, striking architecture, and beautiful landscapes. This particular route Tour of Utrecht’s forts takes you from beneath the Dom Square into the surrounding countryside — cycling past five unique forts of the Dutch Water Defence Lines in a green circle around the city.

Hop on your bike, be surprised, and experience Utrecht’s World Heritage!

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Sights on this route

Starting point:

Domplein
3512 Utrecht

Fort aan de Klop

Fort aan de Klop is like a green oasis in the city of Utrecht. You are already there if you cycle fifteen minutes from the Dom along the Vecht. The fort is located on the border of the Overvecht and Zuilen districts.

Fort Maarsseveen

The 'Werk bij Maarsseveen' was built in 1881 as part of the New Dutch Waterline. The monumental fortress is now a breeding ground for art & culture. There is a mini-theatre, which regularly...

Fort de Gagel

Construction on Fort de Gagel was begun in 1819.

Fort Ruigenhoek

Fort Ruigenhoek is situated on an uninhabited island covered with old, monumental trees and dense undergrowth, criss-crossed by secret paths. The large defence work on the Ruigenhoek dyke was pa...