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Cultural history and poetry around Old-Zuilen - 5x relaxing in Utrecht

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Cultural history and poetry around Old-Zuilen - 5x relaxing in Utrecht

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Cultural history and poetry around Old-Zuilen - 5x relaxing in Utrecht

01:40

6.56km

20m

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Are you ready to escape the busy city for a while? And do you like nature and culture? Then this circular walk of over 6.5 kilometers is for you!

History lovers will immediately enjoy themselves, because at the beginning of the walk you will pass Fort aan de Klop. The…

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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After 451 m for 12 m

After 540 m for 12 m

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501 m

Fort aan de Klop

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Fort aan de Klop was built between 1850 and 1852. During that period, the fort served to protect the Klopvaart flood canal and the lock. After the construction of the …

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2.04 km

Belle van Zuylen Poem

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Quiet walking area, nice poetry during your walk to pause and reflect on.

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3.00 km

Zuylen Castle

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Beautiful castle located near Utrecht. The castle can be visited, inside you can experience the daily life of the former castle residents.

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4.17 km

Buitenwegse Mill and Westbroekse Mill

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Here you will find a unique duo: the Buitenwegse Molen (Wipmolen, 1830) and the Westbroekse Molen (Grondzeiler, 1753). In between you will find an old locking system.

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6.56 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.18 km

903 m

850 m

443 m

172 m

Surfaces

3.00 km

2.25 km

555 m

335 m

296 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Friday 28 August

23°C

16°C

80 %

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Comments

October 20, 2024,Rondje Oud Zuilen bij Utrecht

Nice short walk in the area.
Lots of mushrooms.
You come across 2 mills that you can see from the Zuilensering.
You pass Zuilen Castle.
(Yesterday)

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March 19, 2022,Wandeling rond Oud-Zuilen

Short walk around the Old Columns of the Vechtsebanen.

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November 1, 2023

Are you ready to escape the busy city for a while? And do you like nature and culture? Then this circular walk of over 6.5 kilometers is for you!
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History lovers will immediately enjoy themselves, because at the beginning of the walk you will pass Fort aan de Klop. The fort was built in the mid-19th century

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Cultural history and poetry around Old-Zuilen - 5x relaxing in Utrecht

Fort aan de Klop

Belle van Zuylen Poem

Zuylen Castle

Buitenwegse Mill and Westbroekse Mill

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