Nature between Zeist and Leusden

This cycle route runs across the Leusderheide and straight through the Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park. Rolling heathlands, open sandy plains and deciduous and coniferous forests alternate in a landscape that has traditionally been inhabited by prehistoric man. Camps, fences, death roads, urn fields and burial mounds are frequently present in this area. The Leusderheide is located in the heart of the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. The Leusderheide has two ecoducts: Leusderheide ecoduct, which runs over the A28 in the northwest, and Treekerchange ecoduct, which runs over the N227 in the southeast. These ecoducts were built to allow animals to move between the Leusderheide and surrounding forests. Badgers, lizards and foxes, among others, frequently use the crossings. Because it is also used as a military training area, the Leusderheide has retained a large part of its original appearance. On and around the Utrechtse Heuvelrug you will find many estates, which provide beautiful glimpses into the prosperity of the wealthy in earlier times. You will see one of those beautiful country estates during the bike ride. Huize Den Treek used to be a farm that was already mentioned in 1337. In 1807, Ten Treek was converted into a real country estate by the new owner. This estate contains a coach house with servants' residence, a gardener's house, farm'De Ossenstal\\\' and a picturesque hunting lodge from the year 1838. These buildings, with the exception of the gardener's house, have all been expanded at some point over time. , renovated or restored.