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Utrecht
Leersum

Kaapse Woods – De Kaap Observation Tower loop from Utrechtse Heuvelrug

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Netherlands
Utrecht
Leersum

Kaapse Woods – De Kaap Observation Tower loop from Utrechtse Heuvelrug

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Kaapse Woods – De Kaap Observation Tower loop from Utrechtse Heuvelrug

07:24

28.5km

180m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 14.4 km for 1.50 km

Closed: • sunset-sunrise (otherwise open)

After 16.0 km for 56 m

Closed: • sunset-sunrise (otherwise open)

After 16.9 km for 847 m

Closed: • sunset-sunrise (otherwise open)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.20 km

Sandenburg

Nature Reserve

2

2.37 km

Kaapse Woods

Highlight • Forest

One of the most beautiful forests of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. You can wander for hours, enjoy the lookout tower at a great height and spot hundreds of mushrooms.

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3

3.39 km

De Kaap Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

With clear weather you have a fantastic view of the area where you can easily look around 30 kilometers.

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4

5.23 km

Huis te Maarn

Highlight • Forest

Huis te Maarn is an estate at Amersfoortseweg 4 near Maarn. The estate is located south of the A12 and east of the Zonheuvel estate and has an area of …

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5

8.55 km

De Ruiterberg Gatehouse

Highlight • Monument

It is a beautiful gate with beautiful window shutters. You feel the history here.

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6

9.10 km

De Ruiterberg Estate

Highlight • Historical Site

The Ruiterberg is a mountain located in the Kaapse Bossen. The mountain is 57.9 meters high. Ruiterberg country estate is located on the mountain, construction of which began in 1916. …

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7

14.3 km

Rest stop

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are many benches in this area. Most are dedicated to someone. This one to Eef.

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8

14.5 km

Leersumse Plas West

Highlight • Lake

The circumnavigation can be shortened via the 'bridge'.

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9

26.0 km

Broekhuizen Estate

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful area for cycling and walking

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10

27.1 km

De Wildeman (Boswachterij Leersum)

Nature Reserve

B

28.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.6 km

4.56 km

2.60 km

1.23 km

394 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

4.24 km

3.65 km

2.63 km

1.84 km

771 m

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Elevation

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Lowest point (10 m)

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Wednesday 28 January

2°C

-1°C

75 %

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