Walking guide Stichtse Vecht · Updated on 5 November 2026
The best walks in Stichtse Vecht
Stichtse Vecht has 30 walks on the Outdoor Pitstop map. The 10 best are 30.9 km long on average; 3 of them are circular walks. Along the way you find 1,031 benches and picnic tables, 23 water fountains and refill points, 14 public toilets, 1 bike pump and 6 honesty boxes and farm vending machines in total.

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The 10 best walks
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 best walking route in Stichtse Vecht is Waterliniepad - 12 (20 km, moderate).
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: HenkvD · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 nlView the photo on Wikimedia CommonsWaterliniepad - 12
ModerateWater Line Trail - 12
20 km · ± 4:25 h · ↗ 3 m · From A to B · start Stichtse Vecht
2 public toilets1 water point93 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Gil.cavalcanti · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsUtrechtpad etappe11
ModerateUtrecht Trail stage 11
11.4 km · ± 2:30 h · ↗ 3 m · From A to B · start Stichtse Vecht
2 public toilets4 water fountains and refill points107 benches and picnic tables
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Waterliniepad - 11
ModerateWater Line Trail - 11
18.9 km · ± 4:15 h · From A to B · start Wijdemeren
1 public toilet2 water fountains and refill points72 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Roger Veringmeier · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsKoninklijke Weg
HardRoyal Way
178.1 km · ± 39:50 h · ↗ 153 m · From A to B · start Apeldoorn
7 public toilets13 water fountains and refill points554 benches and picnic tables
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Utrechtpad etappe10
ModerateUtrecht Trail stage 10
17.1 km · ± 3:50 h · ↗ 18 m · From A to B · start Hilversum
0 public toilets1 water point41 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Efraa-marlies · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 nlView the photo on Wikimedia CommonsU31
Moderate12 km · ± 2:40 h · Circular walk · start Stichtse Vecht
1 public toilet0 water fountains and refill points18 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Efraa-marlies · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 nlView the photo on Wikimedia CommonsWestbroekroute
Moderate12 km · ± 2:40 h · Circular walk · start Stichtse Vecht
1 public toilet0 water fountains and refill points18 benches and picnic tables
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Aetsveldroute
Moderate11.6 km · ± 2:35 h · ↗ 3 m · Circular walk · start Amsterdam
0 public toilets1 water point38 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Zandcee · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsWaterliniepad - 08
ModerateWater Line Trail - 08
13.1 km · ± 2:55 h · From A to B · start De Ronde Venen
0 public toilets0 water fountains and refill points39 benches and picnic tables
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Photo: Zandcee · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsNS-wandeling Gein en Vecht
ModerateNS walk Gein en Vecht
14.5 km · ± 3:15 h · ↗ 6 m · From A to B · start De Ronde Venen
0 public toilets1 water point51 benches and picnic tables
All 9 walks from Stichtse Vecht, A to Z
- Floris V-pad - 04 · Floris V Trail - 04
- Marskramerpad - 16 · Pedlars' Trail - 16
- Overmeerroute
- Peterburgseroute
- Rondom de Dom part 5 - Breukelen NS - Hollandsche Rading NS · Around the Dom part 5 - Breukelen NS - Hollandsche Rading NS
- U31
- Utrechtpad etappe11 · Utrecht Trail stage 11
- Waterliniepad - 12 · Water Line Trail - 12
- Westbroekroute
Long-distance paths through Stichtse Vecht
Walks of several days, in stages.

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Photo: Kasteelbeer · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 nlView the photo on Wikimedia Commons
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Photo: Jan van Steen · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 nlView the photo on Wikimedia CommonsEuropean long distance path E11
347.7 km · From A to B

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Photo: China Crisis · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
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Photo: Efraa-marlies · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 nlView the photo on Wikimedia Commons
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Photo: asdfmvoie · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
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Photo: Jan van Steen · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 nlView the photo on Wikimedia CommonsEuropean long distance path E11 - Netherlands
347.2 km · From A to B
Points of interest along the walks
Along the 10 best walks.
Audio story · 2 mini
Photo: Gil.cavalcanti · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia CommonsSlot Zuylen
Castle · along 3 walks
Audio story · 2 minFort aan de Klop
Fort · along 3 walks
Audio story · 2 mini
Photo: Johan Bakker · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 nlView the photo on Wikimedia CommonsFort Hinderdam
Fort · along 3 walks
Audio story · 2 mini
Photo: Marlies Bouten · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 nlView the photo on Wikimedia CommonsFort De Gagel
Fort · along 2 walks
Vechtstreekmuseum
Museum · along 2 walks
StoryRidderhofstad Bolenstein
Castle · along 2 walks
Fort bij Nigtevecht
Fort · along 2 walks
Museum Weesp
Museum · along 2 walks
Walks per place in Utrecht province
23 places have their own guide.
- Amersfoort21 ›
- Baarn31 ›
- Bunnik20 ›
- Bunschoten10 ›
- De Bilt30 ›
- De Ronde Venen34 ›
- Houten11 ›
- IJsselstein10 ›
- Leusden27 ›
- Lopik9 ›
- Montfoort12 ›
- Nieuwegein6 ›
- Oudewater13 ›
- Rhenen28 ›
- Soest32 ›
- Utrecht24 ›
- Utrechtse Heuvelrug35 ›
- Veenendaal9 ›
- Vijfheerenlanden15 ›
- Wijk bij Duurstede16 ›
- Woerden21 ›
- Woudenberg21 ›
- Zeist19 ›
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Frequently asked questions
How many walks are there in Stichtse Vecht?
The Outdoor Pitstop map has 30 walks in Stichtse Vecht, including 8 long-distance paths in stages.
What is the best walk in Stichtse Vecht?
At the top of this guide is Waterliniepad - 12 (20 km, moderate). Next come Utrechtpad etappe11 and Waterliniepad - 11.
Are there circular walks in Stichtse Vecht?
Yes, for example U31, Westbroekroute and Aetsveldroute.
Which walks in Stichtse Vecht have a toilet along the way?
In this guide, Waterliniepad - 12, Utrechtpad etappe11 and Waterliniepad - 11 have a public toilet along the route.
Which long-distance paths run through Stichtse Vecht?
Among others Utrechtpad - Hoofdroute, European long distance path E11, Waterliniepad and Rondom de Dom run through this area.
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