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Petting Zoo 'Oortjespad'
Petting Zoo 'Oortjespad'
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Blokhoven inundation area
Blokhoven inundation area
The Blokhoven polder flood plain is situated behind the Achterdijk in Schalkwijk. During heavy rainfall, it can collect up to 23,000 m3 of water to prevent Schalkwijk from being flooded. This volume is equivalent to around 10 Olympic swimming pools. The area is at the heart of the New Dutch Waterline. In the summer, the plain is flooded twice a month to illustrate the inundation principle for visitors. If heavy or prolonged rainfall is forecast, the water board may decide to forego the inundation, as the plain will be needed to collect excess water.
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Fort Vreeswijk
Fort Vreeswijk
3433 ZZ Nieuwegein -
The Waterloo Needle
The Waterloo Needle
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Kerckebosch Castle****
Kerckebosch Castle****
3708 AA Zeist -
Molen de Windhond
Molen de Windhond
3447 GR Woerden -
Stoomgemaal Teijlingens Kamerik
Stoomgemaal Teijlingens Kamerik
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Dutch Water Defence Lines
Dutch Water Defence Lines
De Hollandse Waterlinies
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TOP Nationaal Tree museum Gimborn
TOP Nationaal Tree museum Gimborn
3941 BZ Doorn -
Visitor Centre De Boswerf
Visitor Centre De Boswerf
3708 BR Zeist -
Fort Honswijk
Fort Honswijk
Fort Honswijk, situated on the Lek River, is one of the most prominent forts of the New Dutch Waterline. Fort Honswijk's tower (built between 1841 and 1848) is the oldest and largest in the Waterlinie and possesses singular architectural beauty. Fort Honswijk was designed to stop the enemy from crossing the Lekdijk dike and to close off the Lek River in cooperation with Fort Everdingen on the opposite banks of the Lek.
Lekdijk 58
3998 NJ Schalkwijk -
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Molen Rijn en Lek
Molen Rijn en Lek
Dijkstraat 23
3961 AA Wijk bij Duurstede -
The Great Church of Wijk bij Duurstede
The Great Church of Wijk bij Duurstede
3961 BC Wijk bij Duurstede -
Boerderij het Gagelgat: Boerderij van 't Jaar!
Boerderij het Gagelgat: Boerderij van 't Jaar!
Birktstraat 107
3768 HD Soest -
De Paltz Estate
De Paltz Estate
3768 MZ Soest -
Fort aan de Klop
Fort aan de Klop
3563 MC Utrecht -
Keuris distillery
Keuris distillery
3449 HJ Woerden -
Ivn excursie Kwintelooyen
Ivn excursie Kwintelooyen
3911 TA Rhenen -
Werk aan de Waalse Wetering
Werk aan de Waalse Wetering
This defence work was built in 1875–1878 and comprises a bomb-proof outbuilding and a guardhouse.
In emergencies, it could harbour as many as 95 men.
The fort is freely accessible and boasts uninterrupted views of the island of Schalkwijk. The Verdronken Bos (drowned forest), where a wooden walkway takes you across the water, is a short walk away.
3999 NS Tull en 't Waal -
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TOP Amerongen
TOP Amerongen
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Rijn en Zon corn mill in the Vogelenbuurt
Rijn en Zon corn mill in the Vogelenbuurt
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Soesterberg Park Air Base
Soesterberg Park Air Base
3768 MX Soest -
Fort Everdingen
Fort Everdingen
Anyone who delves into the history of the Vijfheerenlanden will soon discover that the now very quiet and peaceful area has a history filled with clashing weapons. Destroyed towns and castles, plundering and domestic (and foreign) wars: every town and village has its own story to tell. Everdingen was put on the Dutch military map in the 19th Century as part of the New Dutch Water Line.
The New Dutch Water Line ran from the former Zuiderzee near Muiden to the Biesbosch near Werkendam and consisted of a variety of defences and inundation fields (areas that could be placed underwater). Fort Everdingen was built between 1842 and 1847 and, together with Fort Honswijk, formed the Lek access on the other side of the Lek. The surrounding land could be flooded using inundation locks. The fort itself was walled and well defended by a variety of casemates. The new Dutch Water Line was prepared 3 times. At the end of World War II, German forces used the line as a defence against the advancing Allies. Fort Everdingen lost its defensive function after the war. The military Explosive Ordinance Disposal service used the fort until 2014. It’s now home to the German & Lauret brewery, which uses the special water filtering system in their brewery. It’s also an over-wintering place for many bats.
Further reading: Batestein Castle, Hagestein Castle, Vianen Castle, Brederode statue, Everdingen village centre, Vianen water tower.
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Fort Everdingen aan de Lek
Fort Everdingen aan de Lek
4121 KK Everdingen
