Cycling past Castles and Country Estates
Cycling on the Heuvelrug is by far the best way to explore the region and experience it to the core. Explore the grand countryside and see every detail while cycling through the wooded areas and taking in the many rural estates, castles and extensive open fields. Follow the footsteps of the famous residents and discover the well kept secrets of these historic locations. Get on you bike and explore all castles and country estates the Heuvelrug has to offer.
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Follow the footsteps of the Kaiser (71km)
Follow the footsteps of the Kaiser (71km)
Discover the world of the armed forces and follow the footsteps of the kaiser during this route across the Heuvelrug. You will pass the Huis Doorn estate and three castles: Amerongen Castle, Zeist Castle and Kerckebosch Castle.
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Royal route through the forest (43km)
Royal route through the forest (43km)
This route starts in the polder and then takes you into the lovely woods surrounding Baarn, Soestdijk Palace and the Soesterduinen nature reserve. You will also pass De Hooge Vuursche Castle.
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Cycling through the Heuvelrug forests
Cycling through the Heuvelrug forests
This route takes you to the special Parc Broekhuizen. A stately country house dating from 1736 with a decidedly non-Dutch appearance.
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Explore stylish Zeist by bike
Explore stylish Zeist by bike
Hop on your bike and explore the fortress city of Zeist, with its imposting Slot Zeist. Keep cycling and you will also discover the beautiful Sterkenburg Castle.
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Castle Route in Utrecht region
Castle Route in Utrecht region
This scenic cycling route takes you through polders abounding in water and medieval watercourses. You will cycle past three castles: Woerden Castle, De Haar Castle and Montfoort Castle.
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Visit the heritage locations on foot
Visit the heritage locations on foot
Prefer a good long walk? Explore the prettiest walking routes that take in the castles and country houses of which there are so many in the Heuvelrug. We have already picked out 5 of the best.
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Tourist Transfer Point
Tourist Transfer Point
The ultimate starting point for everyone who loves hiking and cycling. Start your cycling route well rested at one of the tourist transfer points in the region.
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Passport Utrecht's Castles & Country Estates
Passport Utrecht's Castles & Country Estates
The 'Utrecht's Castles & Country Estates' passport takes you to unique places in the province of Utrecht. From Woerden Castle to Renswoude Castle, discover all of the unique stories behind the participating sites.