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Family-Friendly Hikes in Van Gogh

There are 27 hikes in Van Gogh in our database that fit. They average 4.2 km and 93 m (305 ft) of ascent.

That is 31 percent of the 87 routes we map in Van Gogh. They are shorter than the local average, 4.2 km against 13.2 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 93 m (305 ft) against 290 m (951 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

Van Gogh · North Brabant

Distance
6.2 km
/ 3.8 mi
Elevation gain
135 m
Typical duration
1 hr 29 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Van Gogh · North Brabant

Distance
5.5 km
/ 3.4 mi
Elevation gain
121 m
Typical duration
1 hr 20 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Van Gogh · North Brabant

Distance
6.4 km
/ 4.0 mi
Elevation gain
140 m
Typical duration
1 hr 32 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Van Gogh · North Brabant

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

Van Gogh · North Brabant

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

Van Gogh · North Brabant

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

Van Gogh · North Brabant

Distance
4.5 km
/ 2.8 mi
Elevation gain
98 m
Typical duration
1 hr 4 min
  • Waymarked route
Easy

Van Gogh · North Brabant

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

Van Gogh · North Brabant

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

Van Gogh · North Brabant

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

Van Gogh · North Brabant

Distance
5.9 km
/ 3.6 mi
Elevation gain
129 m
Typical duration
1 hr 25 min
Easy

Van Gogh · North Brabant

Distance
5.6 km
/ 3.5 mi
Elevation gain
124 m
Typical duration
1 hr 22 min
Easy

Van Gogh · North Brabant

Distance
6.3 km
/ 3.9 mi
Elevation gain
138 m
Typical duration
1 hr 31 min
Easy

Van Gogh · North Brabant

Distance
3.7 km
/ 2.3 mi
Elevation gain
82 m
Typical duration
54 min
Easy

Van Gogh · North Brabant

Distance
4.0 km
/ 2.5 mi
Elevation gain
88 m
Typical duration
58 min
Easy

Van Gogh · North Brabant

Distance
1.9 km
/ 1.2 mi
Elevation gain
42 m
Typical duration
28 min
Easy

Van Gogh · North Brabant

Distance
5.5 km
/ 3.4 mi
Elevation gain
122 m
Typical duration
1 hr 20 min
Easy

Van Gogh · North Brabant

Distance
4.3 km
/ 2.7 mi
Elevation gain
95 m
Typical duration
1 hr 2 min
Easy

Van Gogh · North Brabant

Distance
3.4 km
/ 2.1 mi
Elevation gain
75 m
Typical duration
50 min
Easy

Van Gogh · North Brabant

Distance
4.9 km
/ 3.0 mi
Elevation gain
108 m
Typical duration
1 hr 11 min
Easy

Van Gogh · North Brabant

Distance
2.8 km
/ 1.8 mi
Elevation gain
62 m
Typical duration
41 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
Brabants Vennenpad - Aanlooproute OisterwijkVan Gogh2.4 km53 m35 minEasyApril to October
Grensdijkjespad - 3 - Vught - VlijmenVan Gogh6.0 km132 m1 hr 27 minEasyApril to October
Hertog Hendrikpad - 08Van Gogh6.2 km135 m1 hr 29 minEasyApril to October
Hertog Hendrikpad - 09Van Gogh5.5 km121 m1 hr 20 minEasyApril to October
Hertog Hendrikpad - 12Van Gogh6.4 km140 m1 hr 32 minEasyApril to October
Hertog Hendrikpad - Dommel hoogwaterVan Gogh0.9 km21 m14 minEasyApril to October
Hertog Hendrikpad - Hulst hoogwaterVan Gogh1.8 km39 m26 minEasyApril to October
Blauwe wandelrouteVan Gogh5.5 km120 m1 hr 19 minEasyApril to October
GroenVan Gogh2.6 km57 m38 minEasyApril to October
Laarzenpad WijboschbroekVan Gogh4.5 km99 m1 hr 5 minEasyApril to October

If you only have time for one, start with Hertog Hendrikpad - 08, Grensdijkjespad - 3 - Vught - Vlijmen, Hertog Hendrikpad - 09. 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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