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Welcome to the Heuvelrug

As an oasis of calm just outside the Randstad, the Utrecht Heuvelrug with its beautiful landscapes, numerous estates and lively cities and towns is located between Utrecht and Amersfoort. Walk or cycle through the undulating forests past impressive castles, experience the many events and attractions and indulge your culinary side in one of the many great restaurants. Out with the kids? Some shopping? Art and culture? On the Utrecht Heuvelrug & Gelderse Vallei you will find it all! Too much for one day? Then stay overnight, or book a holiday. The Heuvelrug has everything!

Top 5 must sees

Places on the Heuvelrug

Hiking and cycling on the Heuvelrug

Go for a hike on the Heuvelrug, over unpaved roads, through farmlands and rural estates. Listen to the many bird species or find yourself face-to-face with a deer. Enjoy the magnificent vistas in the stunning countryside and explore the beautiful environs and the wonderful views.

Whether recreational or active, cycling on the Heuvelrug is a real must! This is by far the best way to explore the region and experience it to the core. With its huge variety of bicycle routes – for mountain bikers and racing cyclists also – the Heuvelrug is a true cyclists’ paradise. 

  • Castles & Country estates on the Heuvelrug

    They are often hidden in the greenery and we pass them without noticing: the dozens of impressive estates and castles for which the region is famous. Explore the rich history of locations where time seems to has come to a stop and see the magnificence of these gems on the Heuvelrug.

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