Kasteel Stoutenburg, Medieval château in Leusden, Netherlands.
Kasteel Stoutenburg is a country estate near Leusden with historical buildings and large grounds. The property spreads across deciduous forests, gardens, and natural areas in the vicinity of the Barneveldse Beek stream.
The first castle was built in 1259 by Walter van Amersfoort but was torn down in the 16th century. The van Beye family later constructed a country house on the same site.
The name comes from the noble family that once ruled the area for centuries. Today visitors can observe how the landscape combines woodland, water features, and maintained spaces that show different ways people have used this land.
The Utrecht Landscape Foundation has managed the property since 2000 and combines nature conservation with preservation of the historical structures. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes for forest paths and allow enough time to explore the different areas.
During World War II the grounds provided shelter for Jewish people and other refugees fleeing persecution. The buildings still bear marks from combat that tell the story of this wartime role.
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