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Best Forest Hikes in Van Gogh

11 routes in Van Gogh qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 16.4 km and 360 m (1,181 ft) of ascent.

That is 13 percent of the 87 routes we map in Van Gogh.

Forest trails are the dependable choice: shade when it is hot, shelter when it is not, and a completely different character once the leaves turn. These lean toward the demanding end, so plan for a full day and check the forecast before you commit.

Trails

The shortlist, side by side

The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Het Groene Woud Pad - 01 - Boxtel - SchijndelVan Gogh12.8 km281 m3 hr 5 minModerateApril to October
Het Groene Woud Pad - 03 - Sint-Oedenrode - BoxtelVan Gogh16.3 km359 m3 hr 59 minHardApril to October
Het Groene Woud Pad - 04 - Boxtel - BestVan Gogh20.5 km451 m5 hr 7 minHardApril to October
Het Groene Woud Pad - 05 - Best - Eindhoven-NoordVan Gogh15.2 km335 m3 hr 41 minModerateApril to October
Het Groene Woud Pad - 10 - Spoordonk - MoergestelVan Gogh24.6 km542 m6 hr 14 minHardApril to October
Het Groene Woud Pad - 11 - Moergestel - OisterwijkVan Gogh17.2 km379 m4 hr 13 minHardApril to October
Het Groene Woud Pad - 12 - Oisterwijk - HelvoirtVan Gogh14.2 km313 m3 hr 26 minModerateApril to October
Het Groene Woud Pad - 13 - Helvoirt - 's-HertogenboschVan Gogh17.8 km391 m4 hr 23 minHardApril to October
Het Groene Woud Pad - 14 - 's-Hertogenbosch - Sint-MichielsgestelVan Gogh14.5 km318 m3 hr 29 minModerateApril to October
Het Groene Woud Pad - 15 - Sint-Michielsgestel - EschVan Gogh12.1 km266 m2 hr 55 minModerateApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Het Groene Woud Pad - 13 - Helvoirt - 's-Hertogenbosch, Het Groene Woud Pad - 14 - 's-Hertogenbosch - Sint-Michielsgestel, Het Groene Woud Pad - 04 - Boxtel - Best. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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