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Maarn Sand Quarry

Maarn Sand Quarry

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Maarn Sand Quarry

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Utrechtse Heuvelrug

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Location: Maarn, Utrecht, Netherlands

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Rogier Van Bunnik 🇳🇱

July 24, 2023

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Zanderij Maarn, also known as Zandgat Maarn, is a former sand quarry located on the Bergweg in Maarn, south of the A12. Sand was still extracted in this sand quarry, which was owned by the NS, until 2001.

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Koos en Greet

October 12, 2025

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staircase of almost 180 steps

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