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Walking route · Neder-Betuwe · Hiense Trail · Updated on 6 November 2026

Hiensepad walk

Hiensepad is a walk of 12 km from Neder-Betuwe that starts and ends at the same spot. Along the way you'll find 19 benches and picnic tables.

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  • 12 km
  • ± 2:40 h
  • ↑ 11 m · ↓ 10 m
  • Moderate
  • Circular walk
  • Local route
  1. Start in Neder-Betuwe

    0 km
  2. 12 km · 19 benches

    Back at the start

    12 km
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No public toilet along the wayThere is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start, or find one a bit further away in the app.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 11 m
Down
↓ 10 m
Highest point
14 m
Lowest point
7 m
  • 2 stairs

Elevation from AHN (Rijkswaterstaat), smoothed.

Way types

12 km in total
  • Road: 4.3 km
  • Path: 3.1 km
  • Track: 3 km
  • Street: 925 m
  • Cycleway: 325 m
  • Footpath: 125 m
  • Stairs: 2 stairs

Surfaces

12 km in total
  • Unpaved: 3.4 km
  • Natural: 1 km
  • Asphalt: 875 m
  • Paved: 650 m
  • Gravel: 350 m
  • Unknown: 5.6 km

About the walking route Hiensepad

Updated on 6 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap and the AHN.

Where do you walk?

Hiensepad is a circular walk of 12 km from Neder-Betuwe: it starts and ends in the same place.

How hard is the route?

The route is almost flat. You climb 11 m in total and descend 10 m. There are 2 flights of steps along the way. Allow ± 2:40 h, without breaks. The level is moderate.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is road (4.3 km), path (3.1 km) and track (3 km). Of the surface, 3.4 km unpaved and 1 km natural. For 5.6 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 19 benches and picnic tables. There is no public toilet within 100 metres of the route. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Website of the route

Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Kasteel DoorwerthKasteel DoorwerthCastle · 9.1 km from the route
  2. 2Bloemenpark AppelternBloemenpark AppelternAttraction · 8.4 km from the route
  3. 3Kasteel BatenburgKasteel BatenburgRuins · 8.9 km from the route
  4. 4HernenHernenCastle · 7.1 km from the route
  5. 5World Soil MuseumWorld Soil MuseumMuseum · 8.4 km from the route
  6. 6Stoomgemaal de TuutStoomgemaal de TuutMuseum · 9.2 km from the route
  7. 7Het DepotHet DepotMuseum · 6.1 km from the route
  8. 8De Casteelse PoortDe Casteelse PoortMuseum · 5.9 km from the route
  9. 9Stadsmuseum RhenenStadsmuseum RhenenMuseum · 8 km from the route
  10. 10Kijk & LuistermuseumKijk & LuistermuseumMuseum · 9.5 km from the route
  11. 11Bevrijdingsmonument ZettenBevrijdingsmonument ZettenMemorial · 2.7 km from the route
  12. 12Dutch National Liberation MonumentDutch National Liberation MonumentMemorial · 6.1 km from the route
  13. 13De LevenspoortDe LevenspoortMemorial · 6 km from the route
  14. 14Monument voor de gevallenenMonument voor de gevallenenMemorial · 5.8 km from the route
  15. 15Hoornwerk aan de GrebbeHoornwerk aan de GrebbeFort · 5.8 km from the route
  16. 16Gelders SmalspoormuseumGelders SmalspoormuseumMuseum · 7.1 km from the route
  17. 17The IslandThe IslandMuseum · 7.2 km from the route
  18. 18Bastions op de UiterwaardenBastions op de UiterwaardenFort · 5.7 km from the route
  19. 19Archaeological siteArchaeological siteArchaeological site · 6.3 km from the route
  20. 20Gedenkzuil van het 8ste R.I.Gedenkzuil van het 8ste R.I.Memorial · 6.3 km from the route
  21. 21Monument voor vermisten van mei '40Monument voor vermisten van mei '40Memorial · 6.4 km from the route
  22. 22Archaeological siteArchaeological siteArchaeological site · 6.5 km from the route
  23. 23MemorialMemorialMemorial · 7.9 km from the route
  24. 24Archaeological siteArchaeological siteArchaeological site · 8.4 km from the route
  25. 25Archaeological siteArchaeological siteArchaeological site · 8.5 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Hiensepad?

Hiensepad is 12 km long. Allow ± 2:40 h 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 Neder-Betuwe.

How hard is this route?

Moderate, with 11 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

No, there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

No, there is no water point within 100 m of the route. Bring enough water.

Starting point

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