Southern Grebbe Line cycle route
This cycle route explores the southern section of the Grebbe Line between Veenendaal and Rhenen. Discover the rich history of and intriguing stories that surround this impressive line of defence. The cycle route leads from its starting point near the Grebbe Line visitor centre (TOP Fort aan de Buursteeg) along the Valleikanaal to the Grebbeberg hill in Rhenen. In May 1940, this was the site of the most well-known battle of WWII in which Dutch ground forces were involved: the Battle of the Grebbeberg.
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Sights on this route
Grebbe Line Visitor's Centre
The story of one of the great water defence lines, the Grebbe Line, begins in a new visitor's centre at the Fort aan de Buursteeg fortress.
Veenendaal Museum
A tour of the museum in Veenendal is a journey of discovery through the past and present, with constantly changing exhibitions. The permanent exhibition informs visitors about the history of Veenendaal.
Grebbeberg
Group tourThis tour of the Grebbeberg, with a guide from the De Greb foundation, is available for both groups and individuals. The subject of the tour is 'the Battle of th...
Grebbeberg Military Cemetery
The largest battle of the Dutch army in WWII took place on Grebbeberg Hill. Here poorly armed and untrained men held their ground against a very powerful and ruthless opponent for three days.
Grebbeberg Military Cemetery
The largest battle of the Dutch army in WWII took place on Grebbeberg Hill. Here poorly armed and untrained men held their ground against a very powerful and ruthless opponent for three days. Grebbeberg Military Cemetery is the final resting place for more than 800 soldiers and 1 citizen who perished here in the Second World War. It is located on Grebbeberg Hill at Rhenen, and was a battlefield of just a few square kilometres, but is full of stories of the courage of desperation in the Netherlands.
The information centre, with an exhibition about the events on Grebbeberg Hill during “The Battle for Grebbeberg Hill” in May 1940, is open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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