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Utrecht
Maarssen

Gagelbos – Fort on the Ruigenhoeksedijk loop from Blijde Boodschapkerk

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Netherlands
Utrecht
Maarssen

Gagelbos – Fort on the Ruigenhoeksedijk loop from Blijde Boodschapkerk

Moderate

4.5

(6)

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Gagelbos – Fort on the Ruigenhoeksedijk loop from Blijde Boodschapkerk

02:53

11.4km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 5, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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414 m

Fort De Gagel

Highlight • Historical Site

Part of the New Dutch Waterline. Fort de Gagel was built around 1820. There is still a fort guard's house and bridge at the fort. The site is freely accessible, the buildings are not.

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2

1.24 km

Gagelbos

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Nice area to stroll.

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3

1.25 km

Walking Junction 61

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Part of the Utrecht walking route network. Source: wandelnet.planner.routemaker.nl/planner/wandelen

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1.29 km

Pond With Wooden Bridge

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Better wear boots or good walking shoes.

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5.85 km

Walking junction 19

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Part of the Utrecht Province hiking network. See: routesinutrecht.nl/route-informatie/routenetwerken-in-utrecht/wandelnetwerk

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6.12 km

Geesina Mill

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The mill is currently closed to visits, but flour can be bought on request.

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7.08 km

Fort on the Ruigenhoeksedijk

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The Fort aan den Ruigenhoekschendijk consists of a regular bastion square with a wet moat and a drawbridge. The water-bearing ditch is between 32 and 35 meters wide. The fort …

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10.1 km

Speelbos Gagelbos

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Utrechtse Speelbos Gagelbos. Gagelbos Play Forest is part of Staatsbosbeheer, prohibited for dogs. There is a trail for children to play, climb and clamber (the indicated location is the start …

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11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.95 km

4.05 km

372 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.00 km

2.47 km

1.30 km

1.01 km

475 m

178 m

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