About the Lienpad - The 8 most beautiful hikes along cultural heritage

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Utrecht

Abcoude

About the Lienpad - The 8 most beautiful hikes along cultural heritage

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About the Lienpad - The 8 most beautiful hikes along cultural heritage

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A beautiful walk of almost 11 km on the Liniepad near Abcoude. You walk largely along the picturesque river Gein, over historic dikes and past two forts: Fort bij Abcoude and Fort bij Nigtevecht. A route that actually has it all: beautiful nature, sparkling water and beautiful cultural heritage with…

Last updated: November 15, 2024

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877 m

St. Cosmas and Damianus Church

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This imposing church was built between 1887 and 1888. Architect Alfred Tepe designed a three-aisled cruciform basilica, with a semi-built-in tower above the main entrance. In terms of proportions, this …

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1.29 km

Hulksbrug

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Beautiful movable drawbridge from 1986 that connects the Hoogstraat with the Raadhuisplein.

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1.90 km

Fort at Abcoude

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At the fort near Abcoude you can get a good idea of what the fort must have looked like in all its glory. You can visit the fort and guided tours are given. Super interesting.

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2.28 km

De Witte Dame Abcoude (Former Station)

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"De Witte Dame" is the current name for the former station building, which opened in 1871 and was in use until 1977. The station service was on the ground floor. …

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3.99 km

View of the windmill on Liniedijk

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On the Liniedijk you have a beautiful view over the water and on the typical Dutch windmill that really makes it a Dutch picture.

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5.88 km

Fort Nigtevecht

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Fort near Nigtevecht is part of the Defense Line of Amsterdam. The fort is quietly located in the middle of nature and open on weekends. Then go on a discovery …

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8.17 km

Oostzijdse Windmill

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The Oostzijde Molen is a Dutch windmill from 1874 on the river Gein, which was used as a polder mill. A mill is said to have stood on the same site as early as 1486

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9.91 km

Batteries at the Gein

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Nice sight. The Battery aan het Gein is an earthen defense structure at the end of the Liniewal Geindijk-Nigtevecht in Abcoude. This defense work consists of batteries on both sides …

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.14 km

1.27 km

694 m

499 m

394 m

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10.0 km

864 m

790 m

155 m

138 m

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Wednesday 4 November

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July 25, 2023

A beautiful walk of almost 11 km on the Liniepad near Abcoude. You walk largely along the picturesque river Gein, over historic dikes and past two forts: Fort bij Abcoude and Fort bij Nigtevecht. A route that actually has it all: beautiful nature, sparkling water and beautiful cultural heritage with

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