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 | 45.2 KM | |
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From
86
to
40
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1197 M | 1.2 KM | |
| Head west on Leusbroekerweg | 1.2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 40 | 0 M | ||
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From
40
to
13
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818 M | 0.8 KM | |
| Head west on Leusbroekerweg | 199 M | ||
| Turn left | 619 M | ||
| You are now at section 13 | 0 M | ||
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From
13
to
94
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1855 M | 1.9 KM | |
| Head west | 7 M | ||
| Continue onto Vieweg | 1.6 KM | ||
| Keep right at the fork | 46 M | ||
| Turn right onto Vieweg | 228 M | ||
| You are now at section 94 | 0 M | ||
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From
94
to
95
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804 M | 0.8 KM | |
| Head north on Treekerweg | 804 M | ||
| You are now at section 95 | 0 M | ||
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From
95
to
51
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1201 M | 1.2 KM | |
| Head west on Ooievaarshorstlaan | 1.2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 51 | 0 M | ||
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From
51
to
63
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1820 M | 1.8 KM | |
| Head east on Waterlooweg | 516 M | ||
| Turn left onto Hazewater | 1.3 KM | ||
| You are now at section 63 | 0 M | ||
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From
63
to
80
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493 M | 0.5 KM | |
| Head northeast on Hazewater | 344 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Paradijsweg | 149 M | ||
| You are now at section 80 | 0 M | ||
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From
80
to
12
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1040 M | 1 KM | |
| Head east on Paradijsweg | 399 M | ||
| Keep right onto Paradijsweg | 15 M | ||
| Keep right onto Paradijsweg | 364 M | ||
| Turn right onto Keesomstraat | 262 M | ||
| You are now at section 12 | 0 M | ||
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From
12
to
49
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2557 M | 2.6 KM | |
| Head northeast on Bosweg | 647 M | ||
| Turn right | 138 M | ||
| Turn right onto Arnhemseweg | 39 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Arnhemseweg | 105 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Arnhemseweg-Zuid | 286 M | ||
| Continue slightly right onto Arnhemseweg | 6 M | ||
| Turn right | 78 M | ||
| Turn right onto Vermeerstraat | 666 M | ||
| Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bisschopsweg | 18 M | ||
| Exit the roundabout onto Bisschopsweg | 276 M | ||
| Turn left onto Zwaanstraat | 277 M | ||
| Turn left onto Zwaanstraat | 21 M | ||
| You are now at section 49 | 0 M | ||
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From
49
to
74
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233 M | 0.2 KM | |
| Head east on Heiligenbergerweg | 56 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Heiligenbergerweg | 177 M | ||
| You are now at section 74 | 0 M | ||
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From
74
to
49
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233 M | 0.2 KM | |
| Head northwest on Heiligenbergerweg | 177 M | ||
| Turn left onto Heiligenbergerweg | 56 M | ||
| You are now at section 49 | 0 M | ||
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From
49
to
74
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233 M | 0.2 KM | |
| Head east on Heiligenbergerweg | 56 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Heiligenbergerweg | 177 M | ||
| You are now at section 74 | 0 M | ||
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From
74
to
78
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1384 M | 1.4 KM | |
| Head southeast on Heiligenbergerweg | 22 M | ||
| Turn left onto Beethovenweg | 165 M | ||
| Turn right onto Mozartweg | 454 M | ||
| Continue onto Verdistraat | 487 M | ||
| Turn right onto Jaagpad | 256 M | ||
| You are now at section 78 | 0 M | ||
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From
78
to
96
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2334 M | 2.3 KM | |
| Head southeast on Jaagpad | 41 M | ||
| Turn left onto 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
19
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1551 M | 1.6 KM | |
| Head southeast | 1.3 KM | ||
| Continue onto Hessenweg | 209 M | ||
| 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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4658 M | 4.7 KM | |
| Head east on Klettersteeg | 1.2 KM | ||
| Make a slight right to stay on Klettersteeg | 781 M | ||
| Turn left | 267 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
39
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930 M | 0.9 KM | |
| Head southeast | 5 M | ||
| Continue onto Postweg | 925 M | ||
| You are now at section 39 | 0 M | ||
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From
39
to
38
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2674 M | 2.7 KM | |
| Head southeast on Postweg | 2.2 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Schansweg | 493 M | ||
| You are now at section 38 | 0 M | ||
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From
38
to
76
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1845 M | 1.8 KM | |
| Head west on Schansweg | 562 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Schansweg | 462 M | ||
| Make a slight right | 226 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Groeperkade | 477 M | ||
| Turn right | 118 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 | 961 M | ||
| You are now at section 79 | 0 M | ||
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From
79
to
80
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1049 M | 1 KM | |
| Head west | 1 KM | ||
| You are now at section 80 | 0 M | ||
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From
80
to
74
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1388 M | 1.4 KM | |
| Head west | 189 M | ||
| Continue onto Oosteinde | 467 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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208 M | 0.2 KM | |
| Head southwest on Dorpsstraat | 208 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 | 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 |
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