Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park
Nationaal Park Utrechtse Heuvelrug
Hilly woodland shaped by glacial pressure, where heath, dunes and forest intertwine, making it a great place for hiking and cycling.
Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park lies about 20–40 km east of the city. Its sandy hills were pushed up by glaciers during the Ice Age, and the park is covered in forest, heathland and sand dunes, where the heather blooms purple in August and September. It has many hiking and cycling routes, deer and wild boar are often seen, and an observation tower offers views over the Rhine valley. Estates such as Amerongen Castle dot the surrounding area. From Utrecht, take a train to Driebergen-Zeist or Maarn station, then walk or hire a bike to reach the park. Entry is free, though some car parks charge a fee.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Amersfoort Old Town
- Amelisweerd
- Fort bij Vechten (Waterline Museum)
- Utrecht University Botanic Gardens
- Rietveld Schröder House
- Dutch Railway Museum
- Centraal Museum
- Miffy Museum