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Nieuwegein

Fort Jutphaas – Koninginnensluis loop from Nieuwegein

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Netherlands

Utrecht

Nieuwegein

Fort Jutphaas – Koninginnensluis loop from Nieuwegein

Moderate

4.4

(15)

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Fort Jutphaas – Koninginnensluis loop from Nieuwegein

03:51

15.2km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 2.06 km for 32 m

After 3.31 km for 10 m

After 9.11 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.80 km

Fort Jutphaas

Highlight • Historical Site

The Fort near the village of Jutphaas was built around 1820 on the old route from Houten to Montfoort. Then the fortress probably got its elongated shape. Later some buildings …

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4.96 km

Natuurkwartier Nieuwegein

Highlight • Natural

The Nieuwegein Nature Quarter is a green area in the middle of the urban stones. Source: natuurkwartier.nl

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5.69 km

The Green Heart

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Vast meadows, peat bogs, beautiful ponds, lakes and rivers, historic villages and towns, fortresses and farms. That is the Green Heart of Holland! The Green Heart is the green oasis …

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6.08 km

IJsselbos

Forest

7.23 km

Rietput

Lake

9.11 km

Koninginnensluis

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The Koninginnesluis is located in the Merwede Canal between the Wilhelmina Bridge and the Emma Bridge (hence the name). The construction of the lock was completed in 1886. The intention …

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9.59 km

Rijkshulpschutsluis (Spuisluis) Lekdijk

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Rijkshulpschutsluis or Spuisluis, built in 1817. Source: rijksmonumenten.nl/monument/30432/rijkshulpschutsluis/nieuwegein

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10.2 km

Fort Vreeswijk

Highlight • Historical Site

The history of Fort Vreeswijk begins in the 16th century. A defense system was built to protect against the Spanish troops. Source: forten.nl/fort/fort-vreeswijk

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11.8 km

Prinses Beatrix Lock

Highlight • Structure

See here the largest, monumental inland navigation lock complex in our country! The Princess Beatrix lock is located in the Lek Canal and since 2019 consists of three chambers.

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12.6 km

Schalkwijkse Wetering Casemate

Highlight • Monument

On Tuesday, May 23, 2017, the casemate Schalkwijkse Wetering, weighing more than 1.6 million kilos, was moved 80 meters away. Source: forten.nl/fort/kazemat-schalkwijkse-wetering

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15.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.07 km

5.41 km

1.47 km

1.35 km

865 m

Surfaces

6.81 km

6.36 km

812 m

598 m

411 m

170 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

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Fort Jutphaas – Koninginnensluis loop from Nieuwegein

Fort Jutphaas

Natuurkwartier Nieuwegein

The Green Heart

Koninginnensluis

Rijkshulpschutsluis (Spuisluis) Lekdijk

Fort Vreeswijk

Prinses Beatrix Lock

Schalkwijkse Wetering Casemate

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