Zuiderheide – Westerheide Heath near 't Bluk loop from Bussum

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Zuiderheide – Westerheide Heath near 't Bluk loop from Bussum

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Zuiderheide – Westerheide Heath near 't Bluk loop from Bussum

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12.3km

40m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 4.72 km for 178 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.44 km

Gravel

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It can be busy here. So be sweet and watch out :)

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4.81 km

Zuiderheide

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beautiful rolling landscape

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5.67 km

Fairy Door Tree at Zuiderheide

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Walk through the woods, calm and pleasant. Beware, poorly marked trail

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5.75 km

Zuiderheide Heathland – Goois Nature Reserve

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On this heath, the transition from the moraine to the Eem valley is clearly visible. The area is archaeologically and geologically very important. The height differences originated 120,000 years ago …

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5.76 km

Tearoom 't Bluk

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The second nursing station of the Gooische 200 in 2022 can be found here. You're over half way!

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6.20 km

Zuiderheide Gravel Path

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Lovely gravel path to drive through the heath. Easy to cycle with all types of bikes, including racing bikes. It can be busy here with other cyclists and walkers, especially on weekends.

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8.31 km

Bicycle tunnel under the Hilversumseweg

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Depending on which way you come from, there will be a tight corner around the bridge. Riding slowly is good advise for yourself and any traffic oncoming.

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8.58 km

Westerheide Heath near 't Bluk

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The heath in this area, called the Zuiderheide, used to be a communal heath where farmers grazed sheep. Now it is a beautiful nature reserve that turns purple at the end of the summer.

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