Hiking Collection by Marieke Duchatteau
Reflecting on the paths of the Westerbork Trail
22 routes
90:11
355km
900m
1940-1945 was a dark period in history. In this Collection, you'll regularly confront this time. The sections of nature along the way give you space to reflect and process your impressions. Sometimes, you’ll take detours from the official trail to seek out more rural places where you can let your thoughts run free.
The final destination of the Westerbork Trail is Kamp Westerbork, a former concentration camp. You’ll get an impression of life for the prisoners and walk between the remains of barracks and past memorials. Here, you can reflect on the dramatic events and stories once more.
The total distance of the Westerbork Trail is officially 340 kilometres (211 mi). This route differs slightly due to the occasional detours. You mostly follow the railway line from Amsterdam to Camp Westerbork in 22 stages.
The day hikes differ in distance and character. There’s something for every type of hiker, whether you’re after an educational trip for your whole family or a long-distance adventure that tests your stamina. You can also check the highlights in advance to get an impression of whether the route focuses on contemplation and nature or culture and history.
Of course, you can also choose whether you walk the whole trail, just a part as a day hike or several stages in a row. The big advantage of this Collection is that the day trips, with a few exceptions, all run from station to station and are thus easily accessible. Where this isn't the case, a bus always goes from the endpoint to a nearby station. Most of the stages end in larger villages or towns, so finding a place to stay overnight won't be very difficult.
I wish you informative walks as well as relaxation and reflection in nature.
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Activities
1. Stage 1: Amsterdam to Diemen – Westerbork Trail
14.8km
03:46
40m
40m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
2. Stage 2: Diemen to Weesp – Westerbork Trail
13.4km
03:24
30m
30m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Stage 3: Weesp to Naarden-Bussum – Westerbork Trail
19.7km
04:59
40m
30m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4. Stage 4: Naarden-Bussum to Hilversum – Westerbork Trail
11.0km
02:47
30m
20m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5. Stage 5: Hilversum to Hilversum Sportpark – Westerbork Trail
14.1km
03:38
70m
70m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
6. Stage 6: Hilversum Sportpark to Amersfoort – Westerbork Trail
19.4km
04:56
60m
50m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
7. Stage 7: Amersfoort to Nijkerk – Westerbork Trail
23.1km
05:53
70m
80m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
8. Stage 8: Nijkerk to Putten – Westerbork Trail
14.9km
03:46
30m
30m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
9. Stage 9: Putten to Harderwijk – Westerbork Trail
15.1km
03:50
40m
40m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
10. Stage 10: Harderwijk to Nunspeet – Westerbork Trail
19.5km
04:56
40m
30m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
12. Stage 12: Nunspeet to 't Harde – Westerbork Trail
11.8km
02:59
30m
30m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
13. Stage 13: loop walk 't Harde and Elburg – Westerbork Trail
17.3km
04:23
50m
40m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
14. Stage 14: 't Harde to Wezep – Westerbork Trail
13.0km
03:19
50m
40m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
15. Stage 15: Wezep to Zwolle – Westerbork Trail
16.2km
04:09
50m
70m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
16. Stage 16: Zwolle to Lichtmis – Westerbork Trail
15.4km
03:52
20m
20m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
17. Stage 17: Lichtmis to Meppel – Westerbork Trail
23.4km
05:55
40m
40m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
18. Stage 18: Meppel to Koekange – Westerbork Trail
12.3km
03:06
10m
10m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
19. Stage 19: Koekange to Hoogeveen – Westerbork Trail
15.0km
03:48
40m
30m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
20. Stage 20: Hoogeveen to Kremboong – Westerbork Trail
11.5km
02:55
30m
30m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
21. Stage 21: Kremboong to Beilen – Westerbork Trail
18.2km
04:38
50m
50m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
22. Stage 22: Beilen to Kamp Westerbork – Westerbork Trail
15.7km
04:00
40m
40m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Collection Stats
Activities
22
Distance
355 km
Duration
90:11 h
Elevation
900 m
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