Walk with us past the historic country estates of De Hartekamp and Overplaats in Bennebroek. Discover garden architecture, nature, and rich history.
Walk with us through the country estates De Hartekamp and Overplaats
Step back in time and discover the rich history of two special North Holland country estates: De Hartekamp and Overplaats in Bennebroek. Accompanied by an experienced guide from Landschap Noord-Holland, you will walk past historic buildings, lush parks, and fascinating cultural and historical sites.
The route
We gather at the entrance to the Overplaats, on the Rijksstraatweg in Bennebroek , opposite the petrol station. From the starting point, we cross the Rijksstraatweg/Herenweg and walk past the main buildings and the orangery of De Hartekamp.
Highlights at De Hartekamp
- The design of the park forest by landscape architect Zocher
- The site of the former menagerie
- The historic garden theater
- The coach house
Highlights at the Overplaats
After crossing the Herenweg, we visit the Overplaats, where you encounter significant changes in elevation. Along the way, we pass numerous special sights:
- Mount Parnassus
- The tea pavilion and the amphitheater
- The botanical gardens from the time of George Clifford and Linnaeus
- The Swiss bridge and the valley
- The bleach mountains and bleach fields of the Gliphoeve
- Brief attention to Hertenduin, Eikenrode, the Prinsenlaan and Dennenheuvel
Finally, we walk back through the forest park to the starting point on the Rijksstraatweg.
Practical information
- Starting point: Overplaats entrance, Rijksstraatweg, Bennebroek (opposite the gas station)
- Parking: In the residential area on the other side of the Rijksstraatweg
- Dogs: Not allowed
- Accessibility: The route involves elevation changes; it can be challenging for people with mobility issues.
Rates
- Patrons (donors): €6.00 adults | €4.00 children
- Standard: €10.00 adults | €6.75 children
Register in good time via the Landschap Noord-Holland website.