Estate lands, castles and forts - 5x relaxing in Utrecht

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Estate lands, castles and forts - 5x relaxing in Utrecht

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Estate lands, castles and forts - 5x relaxing in Utrecht

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9.79km

10m

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Are you ready to escape the busy city for a while? And do you like a bit of cultural history? Then this walk of just under 9.5 kilometers is exactly what you are looking for. The circular walk passes estates, castles and forts. And all this just a stone's throw…

Last updated: June 11, 2024

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968 m

Nieuw-Amelisweerd Manor

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Country estate Nieuw-Amelisweerd is located on the Amelisweerd estate. A little further away is the Oud-Amelisweerd country house. The history of Nieuw-Amelisweerd goes back to the 13th century. The country …

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2.37 km

Oud-Amelisweerd Country House

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National monument Oud-Amelisweerd was built in the 13th century. It belongs, together with the Nieuw-Amelisweerd estate, to the Amelisweerd estates. The building has a rich history and nowadays you will …

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3.07 km

Rhijnauwen Castle

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This beautiful 18th-century country house is located on the banks of the Kromme Rijn. Around the castle is a large and beautiful estate, where you can enjoy a nice walk. …

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6.60 km

Fort Rijnauwen

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You can visit Fort bij Rijnauwen all year round during guided tours and events. Captain Dirk will visit especially for children and there will be exciting bat safaris. Most activities take place from April to October.

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9.79 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.61 km

2.48 km

2.38 km

2.00 km

332 m

Surfaces

4.82 km

2.81 km

912 m

546 m

374 m

345 m

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Weather

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Sunday 1 November

13°C

8°C

72 %

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Comments

May 6, 2025,Rhijnauwen - Amelisweerd (2025-2)

Part 2 of the Kromme Rijnpad. Now from Rhijnauwen to Nieuw-Amelisweerd and back. Beautiful route under the smoke of the Uithof through cultivated forest and along the rippling Kromme Rijn where possible.

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September 14, 2025,Buitenplaats Nieuw-Amelisweerd

Today we had a lovely walk along the Kromme Rijn river near Utrecht. Parking at the sports fields was great, but it was a good thing we weren't too late because of the football match, as the Utrecht stadium is nearby.

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June 11, 2026,🇳🇱 Bunnik | Landgoed Rhijnauwen & Amelisweerd, Langs De Kromme Rijn

After a week full of rain, this drier day seemed like an invitation I couldn't ignore. So, off to Bunnik for a walk through one of the most beautiful green areas around Utrecht.

From the very first meters along the Kromme Rijn, it felt like the hustle and bustle was far away. The babbling water, the old trees, and the …

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February 3, 2024,Surprisingly nice loop Fort Rhijnauwen

Despite the drizzling weather, Jacco and I decided to go a hike. The area, sandwiched between highways, Utrecht and Bunnik, is surprisingly beautiful. The Kromme Rijn river meanders here through the beautiful countryside. Along the river you'll find beautiful country and old farm houses. There are several places where you can have lunch and coffee. I guess that it can …

May 12, 2024,Landgoederen Amelisweerd en Rhijnauwen

A nice warm Mother's Day brought many hikers and water sports enthusiasts to Amelisweerd. It was really quiet only in a few places.

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November 1, 2023

Are you ready to escape the busy city for a while? And do you like a bit of cultural history? Then this walk of just under 9.5 kilometers is exactly what you are looking for. The circular walk passes estates, castles and forts. And all this just a stone's throw from the Cathedral City!
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