Utrecht Mountain Trail

The Utrecht Mountain Trail is a 100km long trail over the Utrechtse Heuvelrug (the Utrecht Hill Ridge) that runs from Amersfoort to Rhenen. From September 2026 till July 2027, we will walk this trail in four stages. Each stage is at least 20 km long and as hilly as it gets in this part of The Netherlands.

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Utrecht Mountain Trail

The Utrecht Mountain Trail is a challenging trail for experienced hikers! The Utrecht Hill Ridge is a hilly, forested area, with patches of heather as well. You will get to experience the beauty of this area in all seasons, as we will walk stages of the trail in autumn, spring and summer. The first stage is planned for September 19, 2026. The exact dates of the stages in 2027 will be published later. The full trail is shown in the picture below.

Sept 19 – Amersfoort to Woudenberg (23 km)

The first stage of the Utrecht Mountain Trail! We will walk over the hills of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug to Woudenberg. This is a beautiful, forested area, with patches of heather as well. The hike is 23km long and covers 218m in altitude difference. For experienced hikers only!

Where to meet: this hike starts at 10am at train station Amersfoort. The hike ends at bus stop De Heygraeff in Woudenberg.

The cost of this hike is €12 (free for members)

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March 2027 – Woudenberg to Maarn (22 km)

In the early spring of 2027, we will pick up the trail where we left it in September. Starting in Woudenberg, we will walk to Maarn, via Austerlitz. It will not be the shortest way from A to B, but rather the most beautiful.

Distance: 22 km

Altitude difference: 232m

May 2027 – Maarn to Leersum (24 km)

A forest in May looks and sounds very different from a forest in March! Trees will be covered in fresh foliage and birds will be singing to secure a mate or to defend their territory. This stage of the trail takes us from Maarn to Leersum over a distance of 24 km.

Distance: 24 km

Altitude difference: 337 m

July 2027 – Leersum to Rhenen (21 km)

This last stage of the trail brings us from Leersum all the way to Rhenen. In the summer month of July, it will be nice to walk in the forest, protected from sunlight and heat by the cover of the trees.

Distance: 21 km

Altitude difference: 298 m