Source: De Wandelmaker
The church of Barneveld is famous for Jan van Schaffelaar who, according to tradition, jumped from the tower in 1482. That is not the current tower of the church, which dates from 1828.
The story took place during the Hoekse and Kabeljouwse conflicts. Jan van Schaffelaar was a 'Kabeljouw' and had barricaded himself in the tower with supporters because they were besieged by Hoekse soldiers from Amersfoort and Nijkerk. To spare his fellow soldiers, Jan van Schaffelaar jumped from the tower and survived the fall. He was murdered on the spot by his enemies.
The statue in the Torenplein has been in this place since 1903.
Source: De Wandelmaker
| | Public | Danish • Dutch • French • German • Italian • Spanish
Select one of the most popular activities below or refine your search.
Discover the most beautiful and popular trails in the area, carefully bundled into appropriate selections.
Source: De Wandelmaker
Select one of the most popular categories below or be inspired by our selections.
Discover the most beautiful and popular attractions in the area, carefully bundled in appropriate selections.
Source: De Wandelmaker
With RouteYou, it's easy to create your own customised maps. Simply plot your route, add waypoints or nodes, add places of interest and places to eat and drink, and then easily share it with your family and friends.
Route planner
<iframe src="https://plugin.routeyou.com/poiviewer/free/?language=en&params.poi.id=1813339" width="100%" height="600" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
More than 11,800,000 routes
More than 15,000,000 users
More than 4,500,000 points of interest
Kerkstraat 108
9050 Gentbrugge, Belgium
© 2006-2026 RouteYou - www.routeyou.com
