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Fort · Utrecht · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Fort De Gagel in Utrecht

Fort De Gagel is a fort in Utrecht, Netherlands. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. Within 440 m you'll find a bench and a water point.

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The story

Audio tour · Fort De Gagel

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You're standing at Fort de Gagel, on the north side of Utrecht. This fort is part of the New Dutch Waterline and was built between 1819 and 1821. At first it was nothing more than an earthwork with a moat around it and spots for cannons on the ramparts.

Read and hear the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

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10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a water point at 440 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Fort De Gagel, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.

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