Waterfalls of the Vrijenberger Spreng

The waterfalls of the Vrijenberger Spreng are a series of stepped cascades formed by a small stream flowing through a wooded area south of Apeldoorn. Water descends in stages over stone formations, collecting in small pools between the different levels before continuing downstream.

The waterfalls were created in 1869 as part of an engineering project that directed water from the Vrijenberg spring down to the Apeldoorn canal. This construction was needed to manage water flow and harness the water's power for practical purposes.

The waterfalls were created through human engineering rather than natural forces, showing how water has been deliberately shaped in this region. Visitors notice how the constructed cascades blend into the surrounding forest and have become part of the local identity.

The waterfalls can be reached by following marked walking paths that branch off from the road between Beekbergen and Loenen. Visiting works year-round, but after rainy days there is more water flow and the sight is more impressive.

The water does not flow naturally but was deliberately shaped through artificial stone construction, making it a rare engineered waterfall. Few visitors realize this constructed feature is over 150 years old and still works exactly as originally designed.

Location: Apeldoorn

GPS coordinates: 52.13333,6.00665

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:00