Cycling through the forests around Bilthoven

Around Bilthoven you can make a beautiful bike ride through the vast forests on and along the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. A route full of natural beauty, peace and sights.

Ridderoord Forest
The route starts at Van Der Valk Hotel De Bilt-Utrecht, a wonderful place to stay overnight on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug. After leaving De Bilt and Bilthoven behind you, you cycle into the Ridderoordse Bos. Here you cycle through a varied nature reserve with dry and wet forests, grasslands and heathlands. From junction 82 to 56 you cycle exactly over the border between (left) North Holland and Utrecht. It is wonderfully quiet cycling here in the vast forests.

High Fire
At Pancake Farm De Wildenburg you can make a stopover. Enjoy a traditional pancake or another delicious dish on the terrace. In Boswachterij De Vuursche deciduous and coniferous trees alternate. You can take a look at Kasteel De Hooge Vuursche, a beautiful country house from 1912. Further on you will pass the old Huis Pijnenburg. The last excursion on this nature-rich route is the National Military Museum, which is located on the former air base Soesterberg.