View of the Kromme Rijn area – Fort Rijnauwen loop from Zeist

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Netherlands

Utrecht

Zeist

View of the Kromme Rijn area – Fort Rijnauwen loop from Zeist

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View of the Kromme Rijn area – Fort Rijnauwen loop from Zeist

01:52

32.4km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 20.6 km for 174 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.77 km

Beauforthuis Café & Theatre

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe in an old school, farm, church. Extremely good place to stop during your MTB trip over Austerlitz and Zeist. Or to eat something after your ride before going home.

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6.98 km

Heathland on Heidestein Estate

Highlight • Natural

The cycle path leads along the edge of the estate, the estate itself is closed to cyclists (and most of the paths are not recommended).

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15.0 km

View of the Kromme Rijn area

Highlight • Viewpoint

On this small piece of cycle path you automatically adjust your speed to enjoy the Kromme Rijn for a while.

From here you have a beautiful view of this river that is so important to this region.

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15.3 km

Bench With a View of the Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just before Utrecht, take a short break and enjoy the peace and quiet in beautiful nature

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16.5 km

You can visit Fort bij Rijnauwen all year round during guided tours and events. Captain Dirk will visit especially for children and there will be exciting bat safaris. Most activities take place from April to October.

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19.4 km

Wilhelmina Park Pond

Highlight • Lake

Nice to include some green parts of the city into your run. Park is also perfect for doing intervals. Only the cycle lane that goes through the park can be busy.

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20.7 km

Sonnenborgh Observatory and Museum

Highlight • Monument

Sonnenborgh is the name of the southeastern bastion of the historic fortification of the city of Utrecht in the Netherlands. It houses the Astronomical Observatory of the University of Utrecht, …

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30.9 km

Zeist Castle

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Zeist Castle
Once the pleasure resort of Willem Adriaan, Count of Nassau-Odijk and grandson of Prince Maurits.
Now the ideal setting for royal events, soaking up history or enjoying art …

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