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View from Dartheide – De Kaap Observation Tower loop from Leersum

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Netherlands

Utrecht

Leersum

View from Dartheide – De Kaap Observation Tower loop from Leersum

Moderate

4.6

(57)

295

hikers

View from Dartheide – De Kaap Observation Tower loop from Leersum

04:43

17.9km

130m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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560 m

Dartheide Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

good walking shoes is a must

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1.47 km

View from Dartheide

Highlight • Viewpoint

Short climb, but it is worth it. You can rest on a bench.

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5.15 km

The characteristic gate of the De Ruiterberg estate

Highlight • Structure

On your path you suddenly come across the characteristic fence of the Ruiterberg estate.

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7.00 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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8.25 km

Kaapse Bossen Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice place with a view and also a few benches to relax

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8.43 km

sand dune Helena hill

Highlight • Natural

From Chalet Helena Hill you have a view of a sand drift with heather. This used to be a large wasteland, but more and more trees and plants have emerged. …

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8.90 km

Helenaheuvel Rest Area

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Nice place to relax after a good walk

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12.5 km

Sandenburg

Nature Reserve

14.0 km

Landgoed Darthuizen

Nature Reserve

17.1 km

Landgoed Broekhuizen is managed by Staatsbosbeheer and offers marked hiking routes, including a route through the park forest that was hit by a downburst in 2021. Hikers can enjoy ponds, a tomb, and views of the manor house.

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17.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.94 km

7.35 km

1.06 km

294 m

276 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

2.85 km

2.70 km

1.07 km

411 m

300 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Monday 20 July

22°C

8°C

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Comments

November 15, 2024,Rondje Kaapse Bossen en Leersum

Nice walk, started with coffee at Chalet St Helenaheuvel. Beautiful forest paths.
In Leersum walked to restaurant De Remise. Nice place for coffee and lunch. Had to walk a small 2km for it.
Then walked along and through various estates.
Nice walk!

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March 9, 2022,Helenaheuvel - Landgoed Broekhuizen

Took a day off today to enjoy the spring

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March 29, 2022,2022-03-29 Kaapse bossen en omgeving

A fresh start today where I didn't know what to wear because they had predicted sun before noon.

For the first few hours I was very happy with the multiple layers I had on next to my quilted pants. When the clouds started to break around 1 o'clock, the fleece was removed from the jacket, after which it remained doable …

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May 18, 2023,Kaapse bossen,rondje vanuit Doorn.

On the road early this morning, Douwtrappen as they say on Ascension Day.

Very nice area definitely worth going for a nice walk! 🌲🌳🥾🪵🍃🍄🌺

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October 15, 2022,Chalet Helenaheuvel - de kaap - Grafheuvel - Doorn

It is always a pleasure to walk in the Cape Forests.
Up early again today. Lovely misty autumn weather.

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March 31, 2024,2024-03-31 Stormpad Breeveen (Leersum) en Kaapse bossen van Chalet Helenaheuvel

After (moth) rain comes sunshine; so too today.
In fact, it was so nice that I took off my jacket and went for a walk with short sleeves.

You could tell that it was Easter and nice weather. When we arrived at the parking lot at Chalet Helenaheuvel, there were only a few spots left. However, once you get a …

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View from Dartheide – De Kaap Observation Tower loop from Leersum

Dartheide Nature Reserve

View from Dartheide

The characteristic gate of the De Ruiterberg estate

De Kaap Observation Tower

Kaapse Bossen Viewpoint

sand dune Helena hill

Helenaheuvel Rest Area

Broekhuizen Estate

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