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Utrecht
Doorn

On the path in the Kaapse Bossen - The 8 most beautiful hikes along cultural heritage

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Netherlands
Utrecht
Doorn

On the path in the Kaapse Bossen - The 8 most beautiful hikes along cultural heritage

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On the path in the Kaapse Bossen - The 8 most beautiful hikes along cultural heritage

01:48

5.65km

60m

Hiking

This walk of about 6 kilometers starts at the Het Doornse Gat parking lot and takes you across the historic De Ruiterberg estate and straight through the Kaapse Bossen, perhaps the most beautiful forests in the Utrecht region.

During the walk you will pass the stately country house and the…

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Nationaal Park De Utrechtse Heuvelrug

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408 m

Doornse Gat Playground and Picnic Area

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Ideal place for a picnic or a play break if you are cycling in the bicycle trailer with a child.

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1.78 km

On your path you suddenly come across the characteristic fence of the Ruiterberg estate.

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2.18 km

De Ruiterberg Estate

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The Ruiterberg is a mountain located in the Kaapse Bossen. The mountain is 57.9 meters high. Ruiterberg country estate is located on the mountain, construction of which began in 1916. …

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3.68 km

De Kaap Observation Tower

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With clear weather you have a fantastic view of the area where you can easily look around 30 kilometers.

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3.81 km

Ancient Beech Tree in Utrechtse Heuvelrug

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Mighty tree.

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5.03 km

Swiss chalet with pancake house

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Nice place in the middle of the forest for a pancake. Swiss on the Heuvelrug? Bosrestaurant Sandenburg is a striking appearance on the edge of the Kaapse Bossen. A chalet …

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5.65 km

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2.60 km

2.44 km

311 m

167 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.98 km

1.41 km

1.06 km

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< 100 m

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Wednesday 27 May

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