Wijdemeren, a municipality in the North Holland province of the Netherlands, is characterized by extensive lake systems, peatlands, and the picturesque River Vecht. This region offers a diverse landscape of waterways, historic estates, and nature reserves, making it suitable for various outdoor pursuits. The flat terrain and network of paths provide opportunities for several sports like hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, and more.
Wijdemeren offers a wide array of outdoor activities, with more than…
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4.4
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211
hikers
8.15km
02:05
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30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.83km
01:44
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.27km
02:05
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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535
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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231
riders
43.9km
02:33
40m
30m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26.2km
01:30
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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30.9km
01:51
60m
60m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
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828
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53.6km
02:11
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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53.3km
02:25
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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384
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36.1km
01:31
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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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84.1km
03:43
90m
90m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.6
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1,371
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65.4km
03:36
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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55.0km
03:03
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Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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37.1km
01:50
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Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
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434
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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232
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
17.9km
01:54
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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

118
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

84
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17.6km
01:51
20m
20m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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110
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36.2km
02:24
110m
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26
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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
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36.5km
01:55
50m
50m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Wijdemeren offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features 281 routes, with an average rating of 4.48 stars from komoot users.
Hiking trails in Wijdemeren traverse estates, peatlands, and nature reserves like the Ankeveense Plassen. Notable routes include the 's-Graveland estates walking route (approximately 10.5 miles [17 km]) and the Ankeveense Plassen walking route (approximately 6.8 miles [11 km]). More information is available in the Hiking around Wijdemeren guide.
Wijdemeren is well-suited for cycling, offering routes for road cycling and touring cycling along lakes, rivers, and past historic country houses. Popular options include the "Rondje Vecht" and the "Estates and Naardermeer cycling route." Explore specific routes in the Road Cycling Routes around Wijdemeren and Cycling around Wijdemeren guides.
Wijdemeren features 26 mountain biking routes. These trails offer opportunities to explore the region's diverse landscapes. For detailed information on routes, consult the MTB Trails around Wijdemeren guide.
There are 64 jogging routes available in Wijdemeren, utilizing the varied landscapes of estates, peatlands, and nature reserves. These routes provide options for different distances and terrains. Find more details in the Running Trails around Wijdemeren guide.
The flat terrain of Wijdemeren makes it suitable for easy hiking routes. Many trails through estates and along waterways are accessible for various fitness levels. The Hiking around Wijdemeren guide provides options for different difficulties.
Wijdemeren is characterized by extensive lake systems such as the Loosdrechtse Plassen, Spiegelplas, and Ankeveense Plassen. The picturesque River Vecht meanders through the area, and protected nature reserves like the Naardermeer offer diverse flora and fauna.
The region features numerous historic estates and country houses, particularly along the River Vecht and around 's-Graveland. Many of these 17th-century residences, such as Gooilust and Boekesteyn, are now landscape parks open to the public.
Wijdemeren is located near major Dutch cities including Amsterdam, Utrecht, and Hilversum. This proximity makes it easily accessible for day-trippers seeking outdoor recreation in a countryside setting.
Komoot offers several guides for Wijdemeren, including Hiking around Wijdemeren, Road Cycling Routes around Wijdemeren, Cycling around Wijdemeren, Running Trails around Wijdemeren, MTB Trails around Wijdemeren, and Gravel biking around Wijdemeren.
Wijdemeren is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 83,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The region's 281 routes have received an average rating of 4.48 out of 5 stars from users.
The official website for the municipality of Wijdemeren is www.wijdemeren.nl. For phone inquiries, the municipality can be reached at +31 35 65 59 595.

