The Oudenhorsterpad circular route starts in Woudenberg, and numerous cycling routes begin there at bicycle junctions. The activities vary in distance and theme: there are marked walking trails, a forest route and a longer cycling route. Nature and history provide further highlights. You can plan your stay around whether you prefer hiking, cycling or exploring a historical theme.

Walking routes by distance and theme

The Oudenhorsterpad circular route starts at Partycentrum Schimmel, Stationsweg Oost 243, in Woudenberg and is 7.5 km long. As a Klompenpad, it has its own trail markings: follow the yellow clog-shaped signs. If you like to follow trail markers while walking, this route has a clear sign to look out for.

Another option is the 8.9 km walking route “Wandelen door de bossen van de Utrechtse Heuvelrug.” It leads through the forests of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. This gives you two distinct options: the Oudenhorsterpad is defined by its Klompenpad markings and starting point in Woudenberg, while the longer route focuses on forest scenery.

The 6 km themed walk starts at the Treeker Info Punt. Another starting point is a black wooden information kiosk in the Treeker car park on Doornseweg in Woudenberg. Together, the three walks offer a clear choice of distances: 6 km, 7.5 km or 8.9 km. The themed walk is the shortest of the three, the forest route the longest, and the Oudenhorsterpad falls in between. You can first choose based on the stated distance, then decide which route best suits your interests.

Activities at Henschoter Lake

You can go for walks and cycle at Henschoter Lake all year round. In summer, you can swim there, and children can play on the pirate ship. The seasonal details help with planning: walks and cycling trips are not limited to summer, while swimming and playing on the pirate ship are additional summer activities. The options range from outdoor activities by the water to a specific play theme for children.

History and insights into nature and culture

The Pyramid of Austerlitz is located on the publicly accessible Den Treek-Henschoten estate. General Marmont had it built in 1804 as a tribute to Napoleon. The visitor centre at the pyramid provides information about the French period. The year it was built, who commissioned it and its dedication give the site a clear historical connection; the visitor centre adds information about the period.

The Treeker Info Punt, the estate’s visitor centre, offers a different focus. It provides detailed information, in words and pictures, about the management, nature and culture of the estate, as well as the primeval forest. The Treeker Info Punt first opened in 2017 in a sheepfold next to Restaurant Bergzicht in Woudenberg. This historic location is part of the visitor centre’s origins.

Cycling from Woudenberg

Numerous cycling routes start at bicycle junctions in Woudenberg. One of them is 42 km long and runs through Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park, the Gelderse Vallei and the former Grebbelinie. The named areas and the route’s length give this cycling route its own character. Compared with the walks mentioned above, it is a much longer distance by bike; the walking options range from 6 to 8.9 km. You can first choose between walking and cycling, then select the distance and focus that suit you.

For the main travel overview: Woudenberg.