Go East, go green

3 hour 20 minutes (60.3 km)

Would you like to recharge in the countryside? There are plenty of options for this in Utrecht. Simply take your bicycle and enter the largest park in the province, the Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park. Take in fabulous country estates and castles in stunning countryside and unknown places.

Five new bicycle routes connect the city and the National Park to ensure plenty of adventures. And the best thing is that you can start in the very heart of Utrecht. Routes can naturally also be taken the other way around, from the Heuvelrug to the city.

There is just so much more to explore – and ta…

Would you like to recharge in the countryside? There are plenty of options for this in Utrecht. Simply take your bicycle and enter the largest park in the province, the Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park. Take in fabulous country estates and castles in stunning countryside and unknown places.

Five new bicycle routes connect the city and the National Park to ensure plenty of adventures. And the best thing is that you can start in the very heart of Utrecht. Routes can naturally also be taken the other way around, from the Heuvelrug to the city.

There is just so much more to explore – and taste – on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. Escape the city bustle and explore cultural heritage and rich history in the countryside, just a 15-minute cycle away. Access the stunning countryside in no time at all and enjoy the fresh air and pure silence. Whether you prefer hillocks, wooded areas, heathland, sand drifts or riverscapes: the Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park has it all. The extensive countryside is dotted with hundreds of castles, country estates, river meadows, culinary tastings, climbing courses, playgrounds and other adventures for you to recharge during your holiday and within cycling distance from your address.

Go East, go green
Traverse the wooded areas to the Henschotermeer.
This route takes in the Boswachterij Austerlitz forestry in the northern part of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park. and includes extensive heathlands. Pause at the Beauforthuis and recharge in the Theatercafé or at the outdoor café before cycling to the Henschotermeer lake for a refreshing dip.

Sights on this route

Starting point: Weerdsingel oostzijde (knooppunt 28)
3514 AB Utrecht
28
90
89
88
86
85
50
53
54
83
01
1

TOP Beauforthuis

Woudenbergseweg 70
3711 AB Austerlitz
TOP Beauforthuis
02
2

Pannenkoekenhuis Bergzicht

Doornseweg 23
3931 MH Woudenberg
Pannenkoekenhuis Bergzicht
93
15
3

Henschoter lake

De Heygraeff 2
3931MK Woudenberg
Henschoter lake
06
03
4
Woudenbergseweg 70
3711 AB Austerlitz
80
97
43
44
87
88
89
90
28
End point: Weerdsingel oostzijde (knooppunt 28)
3514 AB Utrecht
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  • 50
  • 53
  • 54
  • 83
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  • 93
  • 15
  • 06
  • 03
  • 80
  • 97
  • 43
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  • 28

Attributes

Aangeboden door: Routebureau Utrecht