Gravel pit on the Westerheide – Westerheide loop from Laren

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Netherlands

North Holland

Laren

Gravel pit on the Westerheide – Westerheide loop from Laren

Easy

4.5

(22)

hikers

Gravel pit on the Westerheide – Westerheide loop from Laren

01:23

5.44km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.88 km for 121 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 3.39 km for 172 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 4.67 km for 587 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

475 m

Gravel pit on the Westerheide

Highlight • Natural

700 m

Ancient Trees in Westerheide

Highlight • Forest

1.39 km

Westerheide

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful landscape just outside of Hilversum. If you're lucky you come across a flock of sheep or cattle.

Tip by

2.86 km

Barrows of the Gooi

Highlight • Historical Site

Four burial mounds from the Neolithic and/or Bronze Age.

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Tip by

4.33 km

Rest bench.

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are several resting points in beautiful locations on the heath.

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Tip by

4.64 km

Summer oaks on the heath.

Highlight • Natural Monument

The pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) is a very long-lived European hardwood-producing tree. The leaves of the pedunculate oak are difficult to digest, which affects the litter layer in the forest.

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5.44 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.80 km

2.64 km

Surfaces

2.75 km

1.70 km