Zwarteweg – Soesterduinen loop from Naarden-Bussum

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Zwarteweg – Soesterduinen loop from Naarden-Bussum

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Zwarteweg – Soesterduinen loop from Naarden-Bussum

02:29

50.5km

120m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 14 m for 1 m

After 50.5 km for 22 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.06 km

Heathland descent with views over Zuiderheide

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One of the many fantastic pieces of heathland around Hilversum. Not a lot of height difference, but you can feel it. Can be very busy with walkers, cyclists, runners and other outdoorsy people on sunny days.

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12.7 km

Zwarteweg

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Always grab the Zwarteweg, so beautiful and super quiet! You complete a short detour of the Hoge Vuursche weg over the wide path that is called Zwarteweg, right through a lush and varied piece of forest.

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23.5 km

Soesterduinen

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Beautiful dune landscape with a few trees between the sandy areas. Everything is surrounded by a romantic forest.

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24.0 km

Winding Path Through the Soesterduinen

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beautiful winding cycle path through the Soesterduinen.

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25.6 km

Great climb on a concrete road

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Road is open again. They have the bricks replaced with concrete. Still a nice climb with some great views.

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30.6 km

Hove Beaulieu

Nature Reserve

31.7 km

Staalwijklaan Gravel Path

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It is a lovely unpaved shortcut or alternative to / from the Lage Vuursche. However, in the Southern half of the path, there are many deep potholes. Would certainly disadvise the segment on the road bike.

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35.7 km

Klein Drakenstein

Nature Reserve

36.1 km

Forest and Heathland Route

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

38.9 km

Gravel Path Through the Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Indeed a nice straight stretch of gravel cycle path. But very narrow and so be careful when "racing" because of any oncoming traffic. There is a wider forest road next …

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