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Go East, go to the great outdoors

(58 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 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 to the great outdoors
Explore the traces of the Heuvelrug.
This route through the Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park comprises a huge collection of magnificent places of interest. Explore Kasteel Amerongen castle and Huis Doorn with stunning gardens and parks. In addition to these magnificent castles, the route takes in winding roads and picturesque villages, densely wooded areas and magnificent dunes and heathlands.