Sunday services at Stevenskerk give your plans in Werkhoven two fixed times: they take place every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. If you would like to plan an outdoor day, the “Pad langs Beverweerd” walking route is a practical starting point; it passes the monumental lock in Werkhoven. There is also a farm programme, a farm shop and notable links to the history of mills, water management and the Roman Limes. Check the current service schedule before visiting the church.

Farms, a farm shop and a weather-dependent break

Boerderij Hoogenraad offers the “Toer de Boer” farm tour and a local lunch as experiences. Before setting off, check the booking arrangements for the tour; for lunch, it is advisable to ask about availability. This will help you determine in advance which of the two offerings fits your day’s plans.

De Fruithut sells fruit from its own fruit-growing business in its farm shop in Werkhoven. Check the opening hours if you are planning a visit to the shop.

Weather permitting, Het Wapen van Werkhoven has a terrace where you can enjoy coffee or a soft drink during a walk or cycle ride. The weather and opening hours are the specific factors to consider when planning a possible break here.

Two walking routes, two historical connections

The “Pad langs Beverweerd” follows junctions 63–62–61–59–58–53–55–85–62–63. Along the way, you pass the monumental lock in Werkhoven, which is part of the Waterlinie. The structure gives the walk a tangible connection to the Waterlinie.

Another walking option is Stage 10 of the Romeinse Limespad. It starts in Werkhoven and follows the entire Roman Limes in the Netherlands. This has held UNESCO World Heritage status since summer 2021. The two routes therefore highlight different aspects of history: the Waterlinie on the “Pad langs Beverweerd” and the Roman Limes on the Romeinse Limespad.

Kasteel Beverweerd and mill history

From Werkhoven, Kasteel Beverweerd can be reached via the medieval Beverweertseweg and the 16th-century Molenhoeflaan. The castle lies in the castle gardens on the Kromme Rijn, on the border between the Utrechtse Heuvelrug and the wet polders of the Lopikerwaard. Listed as a Rijksmonument, it stands amid old oak trees, wide castle moats and centuries-old avenues.

The earliest recorded mention of the Werkhoven mill dates from 1395; at the time, the mill stood near Kasteel Beverweerd. This date offers another historical perspective on the area, alongside the Waterlinie and the Roman Limes.

Accommodation and planning your day

When looking for a hotel in Werkhoven, it helps to decide on your preferred pace for the day in advance: a visit to Stevenskerk depends on the Sunday service times, while the farm experiences require checking the booking arrangements or availability. For the walking routes, you can choose according to the historical focus—the Waterlinie on the “Pad langs Beverweerd” or the Roman Limes on Stage 10.

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