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In the beginning of the second WorldWar, this area was destined to be the place where the Germans were to break the "Grebbelinie" - a line of defence, marking the west side of inundated lands. As a reminder, the trenches have been restored over about 100 meters.
09-Schapen * Looking down the bend, sheep are grazing on the dyke's slopes. * 1488 x 1984 * (692KB)

10-Bocht * Since the dyke follows the canal, the path take a turn as well. * 1984 x 1488 * (644KB)

11-Laan * Autumn colors * 1984 x 1488 * (381KB)

12-Paalkop * Fungi in a pole * 1548 x 1452 * (351KB)

13-Meertje * A lake bewteen the dykes. The left one is an older one - part of a defensive structure, the right one the one of the canal diggers. This small lake is all thatt remained of the old stream. * 1984 x 1488 * (805KB)
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15-Doorkijkje * Looking out the woods that cover the path, to the wooded area we are about to enter. * 1984 x 1488 * (505KB)

16-OpenPad * The path opens. * 1488 x 1984 * (516KB)

17-Doorkijkje * Looking onto wet lands. * 1488 x 1984 * (454KB)

18-Paddestoelen * Fungi aside the path - a whole bunch on what appears to be a treestump * 1984 x 1488 * (759KB)

19-NaarVeenendaal * The stretch towards Veenendaal - at least: the railroad Here , the dyke is over four times as wide as the previous part, and carries hardly any trees. * 1984 x 1488 * (373KB)
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