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Walking route · IJsselstein · Green Heart Trail (Breeding Season Route) · Updated on 5 November 2026

Groene Hartpad (Broedseizoenroute) walk

Groene Hartpad (Broedseizoenroute) is a walk of 201.5 km from IJsselstein that starts and ends at the same spot. Along the way you'll find 78 benches and picnic tables, 7 water fountains and refill points and 3 public toilets.

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From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 201.5 km
  • ± 9:00 h per stage
  • ↑ 13 m · ↓ 9 m
  • Hard per stage
  • Circular walk
  • Regional route

  1. Start in IJsselstein

    0 km

  2. 237 m · 7 benches

    Water point

    237 m

  3. 9.5 km · 10 benches

    Observation tower

    9.7 km

    Observation tower

  4. 3.5 km · 4 benches

    Water point

    13.2 km

  5. 756 m

    Public toilet

    14 km

  6. 30.6 km · 9 benches

    Water point

    44.6 km

  7. 1.2 km · 2 benches

    Water point

    45.7 km

  8. 21.8 km · 8 benches

    Waterkruising / Onderlijder

    67.5 km

    Attraction

  9. 5.2 km

    Water point

    72.8 km

  10. 867 m

    Public toilet

    73.7 km

  11. 2.1 km · 3 benches

    Water point

    75.7 km

  12. 4.8 km · 3 benches

    Public toilet

    80.6 km

  13. 14.1 km · 30 benches

    Water point

    94.6 km

  14. 106.9 km · bench

    Back at the start

    201.5 km
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Longest stretch without a toilet: 120.9 kmBetween 80.6 km and 201.5 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the water points, toilets and sights within 100 m of it.

2 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot.

  • Observation tower: Observation tower

    Observation tower · after 9.7 km

  • Attraction: Waterkruising / Onderlijder

    Attraction · after 67.5 km

Stages (5)

  1. 1Groene Hartpad - 02 BroedseizoenGreen Heart Trail - 02 Breeding season23.8 km
  2. 2Groene Hartpad - 03 BroedseizoenGreen Heart Trail - 03 Breeding season22.3 km
  3. 3Groene Hartpad - 09 BroedseizoenGreen Heart Trail - 09 Breeding season16.3 km
  4. 4Groene Hartpad - 10 BroedseizoenGreen Heart Trail - 10 Breeding season20.6 km
  5. 5Groene Hartpad - 11 BroedseizoenGreen Heart Trail - 11 Breeding season11.6 km

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 13 m
Down
↓ 9 m
Highest point
3 m
Lowest point
-4 m
  • 4 stairs

Elevation from AHN (Rijkswaterstaat), smoothed.

Way types

201.5 km in total
  • Road: 35 km
  • Path: 28.1 km
  • Cycleway: 14.6 km
  • Footpath: 8.7 km
  • Track: 4.2 km
  • Street: 3.7 km
  • Stairs: 4 stairs

Surfaces

201.5 km in total
  • Asphalt: 29.3 km
  • Natural: 18 km
  • Unpaved: 5.1 km
  • Paved: 5 km
  • Gravel: 2.1 km
  • Unknown: 35 km

About the walking route Groene Hartpad (Broedseizoenroute)

Updated on 5 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap and the AHN.

Where do you walk?

Groene Hartpad (Broedseizoenroute) is a circular walk of 201.5 km from IJsselstein: it starts and ends in the same place. Along the way you pass Observation tower (after 9.7 km) and Waterkruising / Onderlijder (after 67.5 km).

How hard is the route?

The route is almost flat. You climb 13 m in total and descend 9 m. There are 4 flights of steps along the way. Allow ± 9:00 h per stage, without breaks. Per stage the level is hard.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is road (35 km), path (28.1 km) and cycleway (14.6 km). Of the surface, 29.3 km asphalt and 18 km natural. For 35 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 78 benches and picnic tables, 7 water fountains and refill points and 3 public toilets. The longest stretch without a toilet is 120.9 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of Groene Hartpad (Alle varianten) (Green Heart Trail)

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Walks nearby

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Kasteel de HaarKasteel de HaarAttraction · 6.3 km from the route
  2. 2Museum SpeelklokMuseum SpeelklokMuseum · 9.5 km from the route
  3. 3Hortus botanicus LeidenHortus botanicus LeidenAttraction · 4.8 km from the route
  4. 4Rijksmuseum van OudhedenRijksmuseum van OudhedenMuseum · 5 km from the route
  5. 5Rijksmuseum BoerhaaveRijksmuseum BoerhaaveMuseum · 5.2 km from the route
  6. 6Wereldmuseum LeidenWereldmuseum LeidenMuseum · 5.6 km from the route
  7. 7Naturalis Biodiversity CentreNaturalis Biodiversity CentreMuseum · 6.1 km from the route
  8. 8CorpusCorpusMuseum · 7.4 km from the route
  9. 9Centraal MuseumCentraal MuseumMuseum · 9.1 km from the route
  10. 10Museum CatharijneconventMuseum CatharijneconventMuseum · 9.4 km from the route
  11. 11Dom towerDom towerAttraction · 9.5 km from the route
  12. 12Fort WierickerschansFort WierickerschansFort · 4.2 km from the route
  13. 13Pilgrim MuseumPilgrim MuseumMuseum · 4.8 km from the route
  14. 14Leiden CastleLeiden CastleViewpoint · 4.8 km from the route
  15. 15PieterskerkPieterskerkAttraction · 4.8 km from the route
  16. 16De WaagDe WaagAttraction · 4.9 km from the route
  17. 17Japanmuseum SieboldHuisJapanmuseum SieboldHuisMuseum · 5.2 km from the route
  18. 18WaagWaagAttraction · 5.5 km from the route
  19. 19Kasteel HeemstedeKasteel HeemstedeCastle · 5.8 km from the route
  20. 20Huys te WarmontHuys te WarmontCastle · 8.9 km from the route
  21. 21Kasteel NijenrodeKasteel NijenrodeCastle · 9 km from the route
  22. 22De HefDe HefAttraction · 9.5 km from the route
  23. 23SpoorwegmuseumSpoorwegmuseumMuseum · 9.7 km from the route
  24. 24Nigrum PullumNigrum PullumArchaeological site · 1.1 km from the route
  25. 25MatiloMatiloArchaeological site · 3.3 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Groene Hartpad (Broedseizoenroute)?

Groene Hartpad (Broedseizoenroute) is 201.5 km long, in 5 stages of 40.3 km on average. Allow ± 9:00 h per stage of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

Yes, the route starts and ends at the same spot.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in IJsselstein.

How hard is this route?

Hard per stage, with 3 m per stage of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 3 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 120.9 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 7 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Observation tower and Waterkruising / Onderlijder.

Starting point

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