Bussummerheide – Westerheide Heathland Trail loop from Bussum Zuid

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Bussummerheide – Westerheide Heathland Trail loop from Bussum Zuid

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Bussummerheide – Westerheide Heathland Trail loop from Bussum Zuid

01:10

22.8km

50m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Natuurbrug Zanderij Crailoo

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Train Station

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2.07 km

Zanderij Crailoo Nature Bridge

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Good bicycle connection / nature bridge between Spanderswoud and heather area near Bussum

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2.92 km

Bussummerheide

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The hill is an old longitudinal dune, created in the last ice age. Before the entire nature reserve came into the ownership of the Goois Nature Reserve, part of this …

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4.26 km

Westerheide

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Beautifull heather covered natural aerea with great (non tarmac, but very well do-able with your racebike) cycling paths. Extremly beautiful in august when the heather is blooming.

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4.30 km

Westerheide Heathland Trail

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smooth gravel and great views!

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5.96 km

Westerheide Heath near 't Bluk

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The heath in this area, called the Zuiderheide, used to be a communal heath where farmers grazed sheep. Now it is a beautiful nature reserve that turns purple at the end of the summer.

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6.66 km

Heathland descent with views over Zuiderheide

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One of the many fantastic pieces of heathland around Hilversum. Not a lot of height difference, but you can feel it. Can be very busy with walkers, cyclists, runners and other outdoorsy people on sunny days.

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8.15 km

Zuiderheide Dirt Path

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On nice days go early in the morning, because it can get very busy here (cyclists, runners, walkers, dogs and cows)

So enjoy the beautiful surroundings and don't go for the best time ;)

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9.95 km

Gravel Path Through the Forest

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Indeed a nice straight stretch of gravel cycle path. But very narrow and so be careful when "racing" because of any oncoming traffic. There is a wider forest road next …

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