Hierden Village Hall serves as the starting point for Open Monument Day in this Veluwe village. Visitors can go there for information about the program and an exhibition about the Hierden Shooting Camp, known as Schießplatz Harderwijk during the German occupation. Later in the day, the ‘Heel Hierden fietst’ bicycle tour departs from the same location, passing monumental farmhouses and historical sites in the area.
Starting point with exhibition
Hierden Village Hall at Dorpshuisweg 9 serves as the central hub for the activities. Visitors will find general information about Open Monument Day and an exhibition dedicated to Schietkamp Hierden, the former military training ground that was called Schießplatz Harderwijk by the German occupiers during the Second World War.
Bike tour past historical heritage
A tour of approximately 45 kilometers is being organized under the name Heel Hierden fietst. The route passes by monumental farmhouses and historical sites in and around Hierden, with the start and finish at Dorpshuis Hierden. Participants can register on site.
Experience the regional history
The combination of exhibition and bicycle tour offers visitors both in-depth exploration and physical activity: from the war history of the Shooting Range to an active introduction to the region’s agricultural heritage.
