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View from Dartheide – De Kaap Observation Tower loop from Leersum

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Netherlands

Utrecht

Leersum

View from Dartheide – De Kaap Observation Tower loop from Leersum

Moderate

4.6

(52)

276

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View from Dartheide – De Kaap Observation Tower loop from Leersum

04:40

18.0km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.47 km

View from Dartheide

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Short climb, but it is worth it. You can rest on a bench.

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5.15 km

The characteristic gate of the De Ruiterberg estate

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On your path you suddenly come across the characteristic fence of the Ruiterberg estate.

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5.55 km

De Ruiterberg Estate

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The Ruiterberg is a mountain located in the Kaapse Bossen. The mountain is 57.9 meters high. Ruiterberg country estate is located on the mountain, construction of which began in 1916. …

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7.04 km

De Kaap Observation Tower

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With clear weather you have a fantastic view of the area where you can easily look around 30 kilometers.

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8.23 km

Chalet Helenaheuvel

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This is the best place for a coffee and a piece of apple pie during your walk. Really sit here on the terrace and look out over the sand in front of you.

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8.28 km

Kaapse Bossen Viewpoint

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Nice place with a view and also a few benches to relax

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8.47 km

sand dune Helena hill

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From Chalet Helena Hill you have a view of a sand drift with heather. This used to be a large wasteland, but more and more trees and plants have emerged. …

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12.6 km

Sandenburg

Nature Reserve

14.0 km

Landgoed Darthuizen

Nature Reserve

17.2 km

Landgoed Broekhuizen is managed by Staatsbosbeheer and offers marked hiking routes, including a route through the park forest that was hit by a downburst in 2021. Hikers can enjoy ponds, a tomb, and views of the manor house.

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18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.80 km

7.55 km

1.06 km

294 m

276 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

2.85 km

2.82 km

1.07 km

411 m

300 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

33°C

20°C

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View from Dartheide – De Kaap Observation Tower loop from Leersum

View from Dartheide

The characteristic gate of the De Ruiterberg estate

De Ruiterberg Estate

De Kaap Observation Tower

Chalet Helenaheuvel

Kaapse Bossen Viewpoint

sand dune Helena hill

Broekhuizen Estate

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