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10.3 km
~2 hrs 7 min
47 m
Loop
“Wander Amerongen’s wooded ridge, where sandy lanes, whispering beeches, and haunting Galgenberg history meet.”
This easy loop sits on the wooded spine of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug just east of the village of Amerongen (Province of Utrecht). Expect a mostly flat-feeling walk by Dutch standards, but with gentle, short rises and dips as you cross the sandy ridge and its forest lanes. At around 10 km / 6.2 mi, it’s a comfortable half-day outing with lots of variety—dense conifer stands, broad beech avenues, small heath openings, and a couple of spots with surprisingly big views toward the Rhine lowlands.
Approx stats (for planning): ~10 km / 6.2 mi. Elevation gain is often listed as ~0 m / 0 ft for this loop, but on the ground you’ll notice rolling terrain on the ridge (the high points here are modest—Amerongse Berg is ~69 m / 226 ft above sea level). ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_highest_points_in_the_Netherlands?utm_source=openai))
- By car: Aim for the Amerongen forest access/parking near Amerongse Berg (signed for the Utrechtse Heuvelrug recreation area). Arrive early on weekends—this is a popular walking and cycling zone. - By public transport: A very convenient option is bus line 50, which stops at “Amerongen, Amerongse Berg”—essentially right by the forest access. From there it’s a short walk to pick up the loop. ([moovitapp.com](https://moovitapp.com/index/en/public_transit-line-50-Netherlands-101-1096328-26231578-1?utm_source=openai))
For navigation, download the route to HiiKER before you go; the forest has many intersecting lanes that can feel similar, especially in overcast weather.
Because the area is heavily used, you’ll also cross or parallel mountain-bike singletrack corridors in places—stay alert at junctions and keep to the walking line shown in HiiKER.
As you arc toward the higher ground, you’ll reach the Amerongse Berg area—more “hill” than mountain, but still the highest point in Utrecht province and a classic Utrechtse Heuvelrug viewpoint zone. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_highest_points_in_the_Netherlands?utm_source=openai))
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