Skip to content

Hiking Trails Under 5 km in Utrechtse Heuvelrug

10 routes in Utrechtse Heuvelrug qualify, ranked below by how much walkers rate them. They average 3.1 km and 67 m (220 ft) of ascent.

That is 53 percent of the 19 routes we map in Utrechtse Heuvelrug. They are shorter than the local average, 3.1 km against 7.3 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 67 m (220 ft) against 160 m (525 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Short routes for a spare couple of hours, an evening walk, or a day when the weather only gives you a window. 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

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

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
Heyschoten-d'Oude KampUtrechtse Heuvelrug2.4 km53 m35 minEasyApril to October
MarmontbergUtrechtse Heuvelrug4.0 km87 m57 minEasyApril to October
filosofenpadUtrechtse Heuvelrug1.6 km35 m23 minEasyApril to October

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

Frequently asked questions

Related guides

Other shortlists covering the same area or the same kind of terrain.

People also search for