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Naarden Fortress – Naarden Fortifications Trail loop from Bussum

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Naarden

Naarden Fortress – Naarden Fortifications Trail loop from Bussum

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Naarden Fortress – Naarden Fortifications Trail loop from Bussum

01:25

5.66km

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 750 m for 7 m

After 4.91 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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916 m

Naarden-Vesting Petting Farm

Highlight • Rest Area

A tour is worth it!!

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1.59 km

Wind Swing

Highlight • Structure

The wind swing was set up very nicely in the past. It has now been destroyed and lost by mother nature. Only remnants are now visible.

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1.89 km

City, originated on the northwest side of the Gooi near the Zuiderzee (now IJsselmeer). Naarden, first mentioned around 900, was further north-east and was granted city rights around 1325. Around 1350, Naarden was destroyed by Hoekse troops. Partly due to the increasing coastal erosion, rebuilding followed further inland, for which Count William V granted permission in 1351. Due to its location on the sea dike (Westdijk) between Naardermeer and Zuiderzee, Naarden acquired great military significance. In 1355 the defensive belt around the city was completed and in 1403 Albrecht van Beieren gave permission to build a seaport.

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2.19 km

Naarden Fortifications Trail

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The Naarden Fortress is one of the best-preserved fortified towns in Europe. A museum is located within the section of the Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie.

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2.71 km

View of the Zoutegracht

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The Zoutegracht provided the connection with the Zuiderzee where the A1 motorway now runs along the current Gooimeer

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3.60 km

Westbeer – Fresh and Salt Water Separation Wall

Highlight • Monument

on both sides of the fortress, the 2 'bears' ensured the separation of the fresh inland water and the salt water of the Zuiderzee

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3.70 km

Naarden Fortress Moat and Ramparts

Highlight • Historical Site

There is a beautiful walking path around Naarden fortress. You can start near the parking lot and after you have walked around the outside you can also walk around the fortress. A beautiful view at every bend.

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5.66 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.08 km

1.19 km

1.00 km

941 m

430 m

Surfaces

2.07 km

1.16 km

1.05 km

1.02 km

242 m

105 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 11 May

13°C

5°C

33 %

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Naarden Fortress – Naarden Fortifications Trail loop from Bussum

Naarden-Vesting Petting Farm

Wind Swing