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Maarn Sand Quarry – Den Treek Entrance loop from Bornia

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Driebergen-Rijsenburg

Maarn Sand Quarry – Den Treek Entrance loop from Bornia

Moderate

4.2

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135

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Maarn Sand Quarry – Den Treek Entrance loop from Bornia

02:23

9.21km

60m

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: June 10, 2026

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.77 km for 1.65 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 6.16 km for 134 m

Closed: • sunset-sunrise (otherwise open)

After 8.39 km for 233 m

Closed: • sunset-sunrise (otherwise open)

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4.43 km

Maarn Sand Quarry

Highlight • Natural

Zanderij Maarn, also known as Zandgat Maarn, is a former sand quarry located on the Bergweg in Maarn, south of the A12. Sand was still extracted in this sand quarry, which was owned by the NS, until 2001.

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4.44 km

Steep stairs to the sand quarry

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Steep stairs to the sand pit

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5.35 km

Den Treek Entrance

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Den Treek is a hamlet and estate belonging to the Dutch municipality of Leusden, in the province of Utrecht. The country house is located on the edge of the woods of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug, 2 kilometers southwest of Leusden-Zuid. Wikipedia

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5.56 km

Maarnse Bergweg on Stameren estate

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Zanderij Maarn is a former sand quarry, which has now grown into a special nature reserve of ecological value. You will find unique flora and fauna here, such as the little plover and grass snakes.

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5.63 km

Entrance to the restaurant Onder de Pannen

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Onder de Pannen is a gastro bar on the edge of Midsland and has become a permanent address for many to visit

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5.95 km

Bench With a View of the Field, Utrechtse Heuvelrug

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From this bench at the edge of the field you have a beautiful view over the field! Wonderful place to take a break.

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6.48 km

Heathland in Utrechtse Heuvelrug

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7.06 km

Broad Tree-Lined Avenue, Utrechtse Heuvelrug

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nice wide road to walk on

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9.21 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.91 km

1.71 km

327 m

147 m

118 m

Surfaces

3.38 km

2.21 km

2.19 km

1.20 km

236 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 2 July

21°C

11°C

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Comments

March 30, 2025,Wandeling Driebergen en Zanderij Maarn

It was a nice walk but for me it was too much asphalt. In some parts you walk on a narrow cycle path so you have to pull over regularly. You also have to search at De Zanderij in Maarn where the 'bridge' is under water and you have to search for the path. Otherwise a quiet route to walk.

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April 12, 2025,De Bergse Bossen - Zanderij Maarn

Today we walked in De Bergse Bossen and Zanderij Maarn, a beautiful piece of nature on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. It was sunny and it almost felt like summer.

What struck us: Zanderij Maarn was created by sand extraction for the railways. This created a large basin that is now completely overgrown. The landscape is varied, with open plains, old forest …

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Maarn Sand Quarry – Den Treek Entrance loop from Bornia

Maarn Sand Quarry

Steep stairs to the sand quarry

Den Treek Entrance

Maarnse Bergweg on Stameren estate

Entrance to the restaurant Onder de Pannen

Bench With a View of the Field, Utrechtse Heuvelrug

Heathland in Utrechtse Heuvelrug

Broad Tree-Lined Avenue, Utrechtse Heuvelrug

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