The Old Shooting Range in Scherpenzeel: From Training Ground to Nature Reserve

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JozuaVanDuuren

Type

Pedestrian

Distance

1.85 mi

Duration

00:30:17

Avg Watts

120.00 Watt(s)

Recorded on

30/04/2023

Added on

05/05/2023

Total ascent

0 ft

3FRR+HX Scherpenzeel, Netherlands

Scherpenzeel, De Haar, 3925 MS Scherpenzeel, Netherlands

Description

The old shooting range in Scherpenzeel, once a training ground for the resilience association and later the Scherpenzeel Shooting Club, has undergone a transformation. Initially established in 1866, the association consisted of skilled marksmen who could contribute to averting danger when needed. Over time, the range became a hub for shooting competitions, attracting participants from neighboring towns. However, it faced periods of inactivity during World War I and when occupied by the German forces during World War II. Today, the shooting range has been restored and repurposed as a nature reserve, offering visitors an opportunity to explore its history while enjoying a leisurely walk through its picturesque surroundings.

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