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Family-Friendly Hikes in Utrechtse Heuvelrug

We track 26 routes that match this search in Utrechtse Heuvelrug. They average 3.4 km and 74 m (243 ft) of ascent.

That is 70 percent of the 37 routes we map in Utrechtse Heuvelrug. They are shorter than the local average, 3.4 km against 6.2 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 74 m (243 ft) against 135 m (443 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Family routes here are short, gently graded and interesting enough to keep younger legs moving. Every one is under seven kilometres with limited climbing. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area. A good share of them are loops, so you can park once and finish where you started.

Trails

Easy

Breeveen

Utrechtse Heuvelrug · Utrecht

Distance
2.4 km
/ 1.5 mi
Elevation gain
52 m
Typical duration
34 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Breeveen (Zuid)

Utrechtse Heuvelrug · Utrecht

Distance
2.6 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
57 m
Typical duration
38 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Elsterkoproute

Utrechtse Heuvelrug · Utrecht

Distance
4.2 km
/ 2.6 mi
Elevation gain
92 m
Typical duration
1 hr
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Kaapse bossen Rood

Utrechtse Heuvelrug · Utrecht

Distance
4.5 km
/ 2.8 mi
Elevation gain
99 m
Typical duration
1 hr 5 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Leersumse Veld (Zuid)

Utrechtse Heuvelrug · Utrecht

Distance
2.6 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
57 m
Typical duration
38 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Nellesteijn

Utrechtse Heuvelrug · Utrecht

Distance
2.6 km
/ 1.6 mi
Elevation gain
57 m
Typical duration
38 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Rondwandeling De Troet

Utrechtse Heuvelrug · Utrecht

Distance
3.8 km
/ 2.3 mi
Elevation gain
83 m
Typical duration
55 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Tussen Rug en Rijn

Utrechtse Heuvelrug · Utrecht

Distance
3.8 km
/ 2.4 mi
Elevation gain
83 m
Typical duration
55 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Vlakkebergroute

Utrechtse Heuvelrug · Utrecht

Distance
2.0 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
43 m
Typical duration
28 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Wandelroute Bornia

Utrechtse Heuvelrug · Utrecht

Distance
5.3 km
/ 3.3 mi
Elevation gain
116 m
Typical duration
1 hr 16 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Wandelroute Heidestein

Utrechtse Heuvelrug · Utrecht

Distance
2.9 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
64 m
Typical duration
42 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Wandelroute Ringheuvels

Utrechtse Heuvelrug · Utrecht

Distance
5.4 km
/ 3.4 mi
Elevation gain
120 m
Typical duration
1 hr 19 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Wandelroute Zanderij Maarn

Utrechtse Heuvelrug · Utrecht

Distance
2.9 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
64 m
Typical duration
42 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Zomerroute Staatsbosbeheer

Utrechtse Heuvelrug · Utrecht

Distance
4.7 km
/ 2.9 mi
Elevation gain
103 m
Typical duration
1 hr 8 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Heyschoten-d'Oude Kamp

Utrechtse Heuvelrug · Utrecht

Distance
2.4 km
/ 1.5 mi
Elevation gain
53 m
Typical duration
35 min
Easy

Marmontberg

Utrechtse Heuvelrug · Utrecht

Distance
4.0 km
/ 2.5 mi
Elevation gain
87 m
Typical duration
57 min
Easy

Rolstoelpad

Utrechtse Heuvelrug · Utrecht

Distance
1.8 km
/ 1.1 mi
Elevation gain
39 m
Typical duration
26 min
Easy

Smidsput

Utrechtse Heuvelrug · Utrecht

Distance
6.4 km
/ 4.0 mi
Elevation gain
141 m
Typical duration
1 hr 33 min
Easy

Wallenburg

Utrechtse Heuvelrug · Utrecht

Distance
1.9 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
41 m
Typical duration
27 min
Easy

Witte Huis

Utrechtse Heuvelrug · Utrecht

Distance
2.4 km
/ 1.5 mi
Elevation gain
53 m
Typical duration
35 min
Easy

Zeisterbos 1

Utrechtse Heuvelrug · Utrecht

Distance
4.8 km
/ 3.0 mi
Elevation gain
106 m
Typical duration
1 hr 10 min
Easy

filosofenpad

Utrechtse Heuvelrug · Utrecht

Distance
1.6 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
35 m
Typical duration
23 min

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
TVP 13 Alternatieve route broedseizoen en met hondUtrechtse Heuvelrug4.7 km103 m1 hr 8 minEasyApril to October
TVP 14 Alternatieve route met hondUtrechtse Heuvelrug1.6 km36 m24 minEasyApril to October
BreeveenUtrechtse Heuvelrug2.4 km52 m34 minEasyApril to October
Breeveen (Zuid)Utrechtse Heuvelrug2.6 km57 m38 minEasyApril to October
ElsterkoprouteUtrechtse Heuvelrug4.2 km92 m1 hrEasyApril to October
Kaapse bossen RoodUtrechtse Heuvelrug4.5 km99 m1 hr 5 minEasyApril to October
Leersumse Veld (Zuid)Utrechtse Heuvelrug2.6 km57 m38 minEasyApril to October
NellesteijnUtrechtse Heuvelrug2.6 km57 m38 minEasyApril to October
Rondwandeling De TroetUtrechtse Heuvelrug3.8 km83 m55 minEasyApril to October
Tussen Rug en RijnUtrechtse Heuvelrug3.8 km83 m55 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with TVP 13 Alternatieve route broedseizoen en met hond, TVP 14 Alternatieve route met hond, Rondwandeling De Troet. 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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