Utrechtse Heuvelrug
Driebergen-Zeist → Maarn
The Utrechtse Heuvelrug is a wonderful place for walking. On the Bornia estate, forest, heathland, and sand drifts alternate. You can't really walk past the village of Austerlitz; you can have a delicious lunch here.
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The map shows the main signposted route. Variants follow the same trail with shortcuts or extensions — see Practical info and Route notes for details.
Highlights
- Bornia Estate
- Heidestein Estate
- Austerlitz and the Oude Postweg
Practical info
- Distance
- 8 km or 15 km
- LAW
- Trekvogelpad
- Dogs allowed?
- Yes. Only not in the Heidestein grazing area. View the alternative route on the map.
Description
You start the walk at Driebergen-Zeist station and end after 15 km at Maarn station.
On the Bornia estate, forest, heathland, and sand drifts alternate. The second part of the walk goes a bit through the Austerlitz forestry. On the longer variant, you will pass 'Koepel van Stoop' on the Den Treek estate. The stately beech avenues give this area a special charm.
Route
From Dorpsplein in Austerlitz (after 8 km), bus line 381 runs once an hour from Monday to Friday to Driebergen-Zeist station. Check current departure times in the NS app or in the Reisplanner on NS.nl (also bus times).
Photos from NS
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