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Hackfort Castle

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Location: Vorden, Gelderland, Netherlands

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1. Royal Tour near Hackfort Castle

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2. Grassy Path Along the Ponds – Grand Café Bij Ludger loop from Vorden

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3. Hackfort Watermill – Watermill loop from Vorden

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Marieke Duchatteau

August 8, 2023

Hackfort Castle was originally built in the late 14th century, but the castle that stands here today is the result of several alterations and restorations. The current structure is as it was built in 1788. The towers even date back to the 16th century.

Kasteel Hackfort is located on the estate of the same name, where you will find various outbuildings and where you can enjoy a lovely walk in the park.

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Bumble-Bee

February 28, 2021

In 1392, the lending register of the lords of Bronckhorst mentions "Hacforden", a house with an outer castle and canals. Hackfort Castle's earliest known history can be traced back to 1324, when the Lord of Bronckhorst commissioned the building of a castle. It was largely destroyed by Spanish troops in 1586 during the Eighty Years' War. It was rebuilt in 1598 by Borchard van Westerholt. The castle was considerably rebuilt in 1788 by Borchard Frederic Willem van Westerholt. The new structure had a tighter façade with large windows and cross windows with window shutters at the bottom. The gatehouse was demolished, so that the view of the now symmetrical facade and the landing became unobstructed. The canals were also filled in. The castle is surrounded by forests and meadows and includes the watermill of Hackfort.

(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackfort_Castle)

JeeJee

February 24, 2025

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Location: Vorden, Gelderland, Netherlands

Hackfort Castle

1. Royal Tour near Hackfort Castle

2. Grassy Path Along the Ponds – Grand Café Bij Ludger loop from Vorden

3. Hackfort Watermill – Watermill loop from Vorden

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