Outdoor PitstopWalking guide Houten · Updated on 5 November 2026
The best walks in Houten
Houten has 11 walks on the Outdoor Pitstop map. The 8 best are 11.5 km long on average; 4 of them are circular walks. Along the way you'll find 831 benches and picnic tables, 15 water fountains and refill points and 9 public toilets in total.
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The 8 best walks in Houten
The best walking route in Houten by our score is Romeinse Limespad - 8: 15.9 km, from A to B, start Utrecht, moderate.
In the order of our score: a photo, points of interest along the way, a toilet or water point, a circular walk, a description and how often people search for the route.
The numbers on the map are the routes below, at their starting point. Pitstops count up to 100 m from the route. Walking time assumes 4.5 km an hour plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent.
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Photo: Brbbl · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsRomeinse Limespad - 8
ModerateRoman Limes Trail - 8
15.9 km · ± 3:35 h · ↗ 7 m · From A to B · start Utrecht
4 public toilets8 water fountains and refill points297 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Johan Bakker · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 nlView the photo on Wikimedia CommonsWaterliniepad - 13
ModerateWater Line Trail - 13
12.8 km · ± 2:50 h · ↗ 7 m · From A to B · start Utrecht
2 public toilets1 water point133 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Jan Dijkstra · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsWaterliniepad - 15
ModerateWater Line Trail - 15
14.7 km · ± 3:15 h · ↗ 10 m · From A to B · start Nieuwegein
0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points29 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: GVR · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 nlView the photo on Wikimedia CommonsWaterlinie - Houtense Vlakte
ModerateWater Line - Houtense Vlakte
11.4 km · ± 2:30 h · From A to B · start Houten
1 public toilet1 water point154 benches and picnic tables
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9.1 km · ± 2:00 h · Circular walk · start Houten
0 public toilets2 water fountains and refill points86 benches and picnic tables
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8.5 km · ± 1:55 h · ↗ 3 m · Circular walk · start Houten
2 public toilets2 water fountains and refill points43 benches and picnic tables
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Beekeepers' Park & Old Village
8.2 km · ± 1:50 h · Circular walk · start Houten
0 public toilets1 water point75 benches and picnic tables
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Natuurpad 't Goy
ModerateNature trail 't Goy
11.6 km · ± 2:35 h · Circular walk · start Houten
0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points14 benches and picnic tables
All 5 walks from Houten, A to Z
Long-distance paths through Houten
Walks of several days, in stages.
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Photo: China Crisis · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
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Photo: Niels from Amsterdam, NL · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commonsi
Photo: Niels from Amsterdam, NL · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsEuropean long distance path Limes
288.6 km · From A to B
Points of interest along the walks
Along the 8 best walks.
Fort Vechten
Fort · along 2 walks
Waterliniemuseum
Museum · along 2 walks
- Audio story · 2 min
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Photo: GVR · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 nlView the photo on Wikimedia CommonsKasteel Rhijnauwen
Attraction · along 2 walks
Monument voor het Gevallen Spoorwegpersoneel
Memorial · along 1 walk
Audio story · 2 mini
Photo: Victor van Werkhooven · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsMuseum Speelklok
Museum · along 1 walk
Audio story · 2 mini
Photo: Massimo Catarinella · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsDom tower
Attraction · along 1 walk
Paleis Lofen
Castle · along 1 walk
Verzetsmonument
Memorial · along 1 walk
Walks per place in Utrecht province
23 places have their own guide.
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- Baarn31 ›
- Bunnik20 ›
- Bunschoten10 ›
- De Bilt30 ›
- De Ronde Venen34 ›
- IJsselstein10 ›
- Leusden27 ›
- Lopik9 ›
- Montfoort12 ›
- Nieuwegein6 ›
- Oudewater13 ›
- Rhenen28 ›
- Soest32 ›
- Stichtse Vecht30 ›
- Utrecht24 ›
- Utrechtse Heuvelrug35 ›
- Veenendaal9 ›
- Vijfheerenlanden15 ›
- Wijk bij Duurstede16 ›
- Woerden21 ›
- Woudenberg21 ›
- Zeist19 ›
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Frequently asked questions
How many walks are there in Houten?
The Outdoor Pitstop map has 11 walks in Houten, including 3 long-distance paths in stages.
What is the best walk in Houten?
At the top of this guide is Romeinse Limespad - 8 (15.9 km, moderate). Next come Waterliniepad - 13 and Waterliniepad - 15.
Are there circular walks in Houten?
Yes, for example Nieuw Wulven & Stationserf, Rietplas & Schonauwen and Imkerspark & Oude Dorp.
Which walks in Houten have a toilet along the way?
In this guide, Romeinse Limespad - 8, Waterliniepad - 13 and Waterlinie - Houtense Vlakte have a public toilet along the route.
Which long-distance paths run through Houten?
Among others Waterliniepad, Romeinse Limespad - Hoofdroute and European long distance path Limes run through this area.
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