Cycle route Castles & Country Estates around Leusden
Leusden, Achterveld, Scherpenzeel
This part of the Netherlands is home to beautiful estates, often hidden in the landscape. These estates are home to historic castles and stately mansions that have been part of the environment for centuries. Some buildings were built with a strategic purpose, such as protection from enemies, while others served as country houses where noble families could enjoy peace and nature. They are not only impressive to see, but also a tangible reminder of a rich past. The route takes you through a varied area where rural countryside alternates with characteristic villages such as Leusden, Scherpenzeel and Renswoude. Along the way, you will also pass part of Amersfoort, a city known for its historic city centre and medieval buildings. The combination of peaceful nature and places of interest makes this area particularly suitable for a leisurely exploration. This cycle route offers a nice balance between culture and nature. You cycle past impressive buildings, peaceful landscapes and charming villages that invite you to take a short break. It is an ideal way to experience both the history and the beauty of this region.
| Directions | Distance | Total distance | |
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Start: Leusbroekerweg 25b, 3831 JZ Leusden | 42.2 KM | |
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From
86
to
82
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1112 M | 1.1 KM | |
| Head north on Jaagpad | 1.1 KM | ||
| You are now at section 82 | 0 M | ||
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From
82
to
7
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1320 M | 1.3 KM | |
| Head west on Langesteeg | 1.3 KM | ||
| You are now at section 07 | 0 M | ||
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From
7
to
5
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1634 M | 1.6 KM | |
| Head north on Hamersveldseweg | 1 KM | ||
| Turn right | 81 M | ||
| Turn right onto Hamersveldseweg | 545 M | ||
| You are now at section 05 | 0 M | ||
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From
5
to
62
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1838 M | 1.8 KM | |
| Head north on Hamersveldseweg | 13 M | ||
| Make a slight right | 81 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Hamersveldseweg | 1 KM | ||
| Make a slight right | 16 M | ||
| Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit | 47 M | ||
| Exit the roundabout | 317 M | ||
| Continue onto Horsterweg | 348 M | ||
| You are now at section 62 | 0 M | ||
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From
62
to
78
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551 M | 0.6 KM | |
| Head west on Jaagpad | 551 M | ||
| You are now at section 78 | 0 M | ||
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From
78
to
96
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2293 M | 2.3 KM | |
| Head northeast on Inundatiepad | 295 M | ||
| Turn right onto Schammersteeg | 203 M | ||
| Turn left onto Zesdekompad | 678 M | ||
| Turn left onto Flierbeekpad | 766 M | ||
| Continue straight | 64 M | ||
| Turn right onto Driftakkerweg | 280 M | ||
| Continue straight | 7 M | ||
| You are now at section 96 | 0 M | ||
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From
96
to
33
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1821 M | 1.8 KM | |
| Head east on Kopermolenpad | 324 M | ||
| Turn right onto Bloeidaalpad | 963 M | ||
| Turn left onto Koedijkerweg | 201 M | ||
| Turn right onto Hogeweg | 291 M | ||
| Turn left onto Oude Lageweg | 42 M | ||
| You are now at section 33 | 0 M | ||
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From
33
to
1
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1018 M | 1 KM | |
| Head northeast on Amersfoortsestraat | 81 M | ||
| Continue straight | 173 M | ||
| Continue onto Amersfoortsestraat | 90 M | ||
| Turn right onto Nijkerkerstraat | 594 M | ||
| Turn right | 21 M | ||
| Turn left onto Westerdorpsstraat | 59 M | ||
| You are now at section 01 | 0 M | ||
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From
1
to
22
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787 M | 0.8 KM | |
| Head northeast on Westerdorpsstraat | 787 M | ||
| You are now at section 22 | 0 M | ||
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From
22
to
19
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3668 M | 3.7 KM | |
| Head south on Stoutenburgerlaan | 626 M | ||
| Keep right onto Stoutenburgerlaan | 42 M | ||
| Turn right | 51 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Stoutenburgerlaan | 423 M | ||
| Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Stoutenburgerlaan | 35 M | ||
| Exit the roundabout onto Stoutenburgerlaan | 2.5 KM | ||
| You are now at section 19 | 0 M | ||
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From
19
to
9
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4184 M | 4.2 KM | |
| Head southeast on Hessenweg | 704 M | ||
| Turn left onto Emelaarseweg | 3.5 KM | ||
| You are now at section 09 | 0 M | ||
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From
9
to
11
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4656 M | 4.7 KM | |
| Head east on Klettersteeg | 1.2 KM | ||
| Make a slight right to stay on Klettersteeg | 781 M | ||
| Turn left onto Hessenweg | 264 M | ||
| Turn right | 6 M | ||
| Continue onto Helweg | 2.3 KM | ||
| Make a slight right to stay on Helweg | 106 M | ||
| You are now at section 11 | 0 M | ||
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From
11
to
44
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1535 M | 1.5 KM | |
| Head east on Postweg | 396 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Scherpenzeelseweg | 20 M | ||
| Turn left | 54 M | ||
| Turn right onto Postweg | 1.1 KM | ||
| You are now at section 44 | 0 M | ||
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From
44
to
69
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97 M | 0.1 KM | |
| Head south | 97 M | ||
| You are now at section 69 | 0 M | ||
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From
69
to
77
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3515 M | 3.5 KM | |
| Head south | 1.3 KM | ||
| Continue onto Barneveldsestraat | 2.2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 77 | 0 M | ||
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From
77
to
76
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643 M | 0.6 KM | |
| Head east on Wittenoordseweg | 12 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Groeperkade | 619 M | ||
| Turn right onto Ubbeschoterweg | 12 M | ||
| You are now at section 76 | 0 M | ||
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From
76
to
36
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1696 M | 1.7 KM | |
| Head southeast on Ubbeschoterweg | 1.7 KM | ||
| Make a slight right | 13 M | ||
| Turn right | 6 M | ||
| You are now at section 36 | 0 M | ||
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From
36
to
86
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675 M | 0.7 KM | |
| Head west | 675 M | ||
| You are now at section 86 | 0 M | ||
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From
86
to
79
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1007 M | 1 KM | |
| Head north | 27 M | ||
| Turn left | 19 M | ||
| Turn left | 768 M | ||
| Continue onto Utrechtseweg | 193 M | ||
| You are now at section 79 | 0 M | ||
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From
79
to
80
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1048 M | 1 KM | |
| Head west on Utrechtseweg | 657 M | ||
| Continue straight | 391 M | ||
| You are now at section 80 | 0 M | ||
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From
80
to
74
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1387 M | 1.4 KM | |
| Head west | 178 M | ||
| Continue onto Oosteinde | 477 M | ||
| Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Oosteinde | 34 M | ||
| Exit the roundabout onto Oosteinde | 374 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Oosteinde | 100 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Dorpsstraat | 224 M | ||
| You are now at section 74 | 0 M | ||
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From
74
to
50
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207 M | 0.2 KM | |
| Head southwest on Dorpsstraat | 207 M | ||
| You are now at section 50 | 0 M | ||
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From
50
to
73
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364 M | 0.4 KM | |
| Head west on Dorpsstraat | 364 M | ||
| You are now at section 73 | 0 M | ||
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From
73
to
87
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1844 M | 1.8 KM | |
| Head west on Holevoetplein | 464 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Stationsweg | 35 M | ||
| Make a slight right | 43 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Stationsweg | 829 M | ||
| Continue straight | 16 M | ||
| Turn right | 76 M | ||
| Turn right onto Stationsweg Oost | 381 M | ||
| You are now at section 87 | 0 M | ||
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From
87
to
86
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3329 M | 3.3 KM | |
| Head northwest on Jaagpad | 3.3 KM | ||
| You are now at section 86 | 0 M |