Grebbe Line bike trail

(33.0 km)

The Grebbe Line comprises defence works dating from the 18th century, designed to resist an enemy attack on the Netherlands. This route really portrays the history of this defence line, like at the starting point, Fort aan de Buursteeg. Water was also an important aspect of the Grebbe Line, so the cycling route will take you along many waterways, such as the Grift, a canal, and a stream, the Lunterse Beek. You will be following the beautiful tow path along the Lunterse Beek, the Jaagpad, for quite a while, then turning right and taking a detour into Scherpenzeel town centre. It's a great place for a coffee break!

Leaving Scherpenzeel, you will be …

Leaving Scherpenzeel, you will be returning to the province of Utrecht, headed for Fort Daatselaar, where the edge of the old fort is still clearly visible. Your route will continue heading straight for Renswoude Castle, hidden between the trees. Leaving the castle behind, a brief bit along wooded lanes will bring you back to your starting point.

Take a look

Take a look

Sights on this route

Starting point:

TOP Fort aan de Buursteeg
Buursteeg 2
3927 EJ Renswoude

TOP Fort at the Buursteeg

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.

The focus on the Grebbe Line

In Woudenberg (on the border with Scherpenzeel), a former farmstead right next to the Grebbe Line has been transformed into an exhibition on the Grebbe Line.

TOP De Dennen

Camping De Grebbelinie

This campsite is open from 19 March through 31 October, and the bed and breakfast and holiday cottages are open all year. There are five bed and breakfast accommodations for 2-6 people at the location, and each apartment has a private entrance.