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Bussummerheide – Westerheide Heathland Trail loop from Stichtse Vecht

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Netherlands

Utrecht

Stichtse Vecht

Bussummerheide – Westerheide Heathland Trail loop from Stichtse Vecht

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Bussummerheide – Westerheide Heathland Trail loop from Stichtse Vecht

03:24

53.0km

100m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.2 km for 177 m

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2.20 km

Fort Spion

Highlight • Historical Site

Small, simple nature campsite in the old Fort Spion.
Simple sanitary facilities, but with seating.
The fort belongs to the Dutch Waterline:
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holl%C3%A4ndische_Wasserlinie?wprov=sfla1

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Nieuwe Polderplas

Lake

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Trompenburg Manor

Highlight • Historical Site

There are faster and more straightforward paths in the region. But if you're not necessarily looking to ride quickly, this is a beautiful highlight on your route. The paths are otherwise great for cycling.

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17.6 km

Zanderij Crailoo Nature Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Good bicycle connection / nature bridge between Spanderswoud and heather area near Bussum

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18.5 km

View of the Bussummerheide from the wildlife crossing

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here a choice of gravel trails and single tracks

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18.5 km

Gravel path at Bussummerheide

Highlight • Trail

The heath is usually at its best at the end of August.

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18.6 km

Bussummerheide

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The hill is an old longitudinal dune, created in the last ice age. Before the entire nature reserve came into the ownership of the Goois Nature Reserve, part of this …

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