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Walking route · 's-Hertogenbosch · Maarten van Rossum Trail - Main route · Updated on 6 November 2026

Maarten van Rossumpad - Hoofdroute walk

Maarten van Rossumpad - Hoofdroute is a walk of 387.1 km from 's-Hertogenbosch. Along the way you'll find 761 benches and picnic tables, 13 water fountains and refill points, 17 public toilets and 1 bike pump.

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Maarten van Rossumpad - Hoofdroute
Paleis het Loo · after 223.3 km
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Photo: Roger Veringmeier · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Puthuis
Puthuis · after 909 m
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Museum Slager
Museum Slager · after 1.4 km

The route step by step

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

  • 387.1 km
  • ± 3:40 h per stage
  • ↑ 893 m · ↓ 884 m
  • Moderate per stage
  • From A to B
  • National route

  1. Start in 's-Hertogenbosch

    0 km

    At the start: public toilet and water point.

  2. 909 m · 31 benches

    Puthuis

    909 m

    Water point

  3. 376 m

    Museum Slager

    1.3 km

    Water point

  4. 354 m

    Het Oeteldonks Gemintemuzejum and 1 more

    1.6 km

    Jheronimus Bosch Art Center

  5. 593 m · 3 benches

    Water point

    2.2 km

  6. 3.3 km · 26 benches

    Fort Orthen

    5.5 km

    Fort

  7. 3.9 km · 5 benches

    Engeler Schans

    9.4 km

    Archaeological site

  8. 13.5 km · 13 benches

    Museum Hertogsgemaal and 1 more

    22.9 km

    Museumgemaal Caners

  9. 16.5 km · 21 benches

    uitkijktoren

    39.4 km

    Observation tower

  10. 3 km · 23 benches

    Vesting Zaltbommel

    42.4 km

    Castle

  11. 475 m

    Maarten van Rossumhuis and 1 more

    42.9 km

    Stadskasteel

  12. 3.8 km · 7 benches

    Public toilet

    46.7 km

  13. 803 m · bench

    Kasteel Waardenburg

    47.5 km

    Castle

  14. 1.3 km

    Kasteel Neerijnen

    48.8 km

    Castle

  15. 28.7 km · 12 benches

    2 water fountains and refill points

    77.5 km

  16. 186 m

    Buren en Oranje

    77.7 km

    Museum

  17. 41.6 km · 32 benches

    Public toilet

    119.2 km

  18. 1.1 km

    Public toilet

    120.3 km

  19. 19.5 km · 54 benches

    Airborne monument

    139.8 km

    Memorial

  20. 4.4 km · 7 benches

    Uitkijktoren Boersberg

    144.2 km

    Observation tower

  21. 946 m · bench

    Kasteel Doorwerth

    145.1 km

    2 public toilets

  22. 2.4 km · 15 benches

    Hunneschans

    147.5 km

    Archaeological site · Audio story · 1 min

  23. 2.4 km · 17 benches

    Airbornemonument

    149.9 km

    Memorial

  24. 2.7 km · 2 benches

    Kasteel Rosande

    152.6 km

    Ruins

  25. 5.4 km · 28 benches

    Museum Arnhem and 1 more

    158 km

    Buitensocieteit Arnhem

  26. 1.5 km · 11 benches

    Joods monument

    159.5 km

    Public toilet and water point

  27. 2 km · 50 benches

    Water point

    161.5 km

  28. 166 m

    Nederland Watermuseum

    161.7 km

    Museum

  29. 274 m · 5 benches

    Water point

    161.9 km

  30. 5.8 km · 32 benches

    Kapellenberg

    167.7 km

    Viewpoint

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  1. 10 km · 46 benches

    Posbank

    177.7 km

    Public toilet, water point and bike pump

  2. 28 km · 19 benches

    Verzetsmonument Beekbergen

    205.7 km

    Memorial

  3. 5.3 km · 13 benches

    Het Bisschopsbergje

    211.1 km

    Archaeological site

  4. 11.5 km · 7 benches

    30 april 2009 and 2 more

    222.5 km

    Man With Two Hats and De Naald

  5. 405 m · 4 benches

    2 public toilets

    222.9 km

  6. 340 m

    Paleis het Loo

    223.2 km

    Public toilet

  7. 8.2 km · 5 benches

    Public toilet

    231.5 km

  8. 1.7 km · 14 benches

    Kasteel Cannenburch

    233.2 km

    Museum · Audio story · 2 min

  9. 18.1 km · 38 benches

    Observation tower

    251.3 km

    Water point

  10. 13.2 km · 15 benches

    Water point

    264.5 km

  11. 1.6 km

    Public toilet

    266.1 km

  12. 813 m · 14 benches

    Bakkerijmuseum

    266.9 km

    Museum

  13. 24.7 km · 20 benches

    Public toilet

    291.6 km

  14. 23.3 km · 31 benches

    Nationaal Tinnen Figuren Museum

    314.8 km

    Museum

  15. 17.3 km · 25 benches

    Ommerschans

    332.1 km

    Archaeological site

  16. 44.5 km · 57 benches

    Hunebed D54 Havelterberg

    376.6 km

    Archaeological site · Audio story · 2 min

  17. 9.8 km · 43 benches

    Public toilet

    386.5 km

  18. 679 m · 6 benches

    Finish

    387.1 km

    At the finish: 2 public toilets and water point.

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Longest stretch without a toilet: 94.9 kmBetween 291.6 km and 386.5 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.

39 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot. 31 more along the route are on the map.

Stages (24)

  1. 1Maarten van Rossumpad - 1Maarten van Rossum Trail - 117.6 km
  2. 2Maarten van Rossumpad - 2Maarten van Rossum Trail - 215.9 km
  3. 3Maarten van Rossumpad - 3Maarten van Rossum Trail - 39.5 km
  4. 4Maarten van Rossumpad - 4Maarten van Rossum Trail - 418.9 km
  5. 5Maarten van Rossumpad - 5Maarten van Rossum Trail - 515.7 km
  6. 6Maarten van Rossumpad - 6Maarten van Rossum Trail - 616.6 km
  7. 7Maarten van Rossumpad - 7Maarten van Rossum Trail - 717 km
  8. 8Maarten van Rossumpad - 8Maarten van Rossum Trail - 815.5 km
  9. 9Maarten van Rossumpad - 9Maarten van Rossum Trail - 913.3 km
  10. 10Maarten van Rossumpad - 10Maarten van Rossum Trail - 1014.2 km
  11. 11Maarten van Rossumpad - 11Maarten van Rossum Trail - 1115.6 km
  12. 12Maarten van Rossumpad - 12Maarten van Rossum Trail - 1219.4 km
  13. 13Maarten van Rossumpad - 13Maarten van Rossum Trail - 1316.8 km
  14. 14Maarten van Rossumpad - 14Maarten van Rossum Trail - 1414.3 km
  15. 15Maarten van Rossumpad - 15Maarten van Rossum Trail - 1512.9 km
  16. 16Maarten van Rossumpad - 16Maarten van Rossum Trail - 1623 km
  17. 17Maarten van Rossumpad - 17Maarten van Rossum Trail - 1712.1 km
  18. 18Maarten van Rossumpad - 18Maarten van Rossum Trail - 189.4 km
  19. 19Maarten van Rossumpad - 19Maarten van Rossum Trail - 1918.6 km
  20. 20Maarten van Rossumpad - 20Maarten van Rossum Trail - 2017.8 km
  21. 21Maarten van Rossumpad - 21Maarten van Rossum Trail - 2117.1 km
  22. 22Maarten van Rossumpad - 22Maarten van Rossum Trail - 2221.2 km
  23. 23Maarten van Rossumpad - 23Maarten van Rossum Trail - 2318.3 km
  24. 24Maarten van Rossumpad - 24Maarten van Rossum Trail - 2416.7 km

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 893 m
Down
↓ 884 m
Highest point
91 m
Lowest point
0 m
  • 5-10% slope · 2.7 km
  • 20 stairs

Elevation from AHN (Rijkswaterstaat), smoothed.

Way types

387.1 km in total
  • Road: 130.1 km
  • Track: 89.9 km
  • Path: 74.3 km
  • Cycleway: 39.7 km
  • Street: 26.3 km
  • Footpath: 23.3 km
  • Stairs: 20 stairs
  • Busy road: 175 m
  • Unknown: 409 m

Surfaces

387.1 km in total
  • Asphalt: 130.4 km
  • Paved: 45.6 km
  • Gravel: 38.2 km
  • Natural: 34.9 km
  • Unpaved: 33.5 km
  • Unknown: 102.8 km

About the walking route Maarten van Rossumpad - Hoofdroute

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

Where do you walk?

Maarten van Rossumpad - Hoofdroute is a walking route of 387.1 km that starts in 's-Hertogenbosch. It does not end where it starts. You start in Den Bosch and finish in Steenwijk. Along the way you pass Puthuis (after 909 m), Museum Slager (after 1.4 km) and Het Oeteldonks Gemintemuzejum (after 1.6 km).

How hard is the route?

You climb 893 m in total and descend 884 m. There are 20 flights of steps along the way. Allow ± 3:40 h per stage, without breaks. Per stage the level is moderate.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is road (130.1 km), track (89.9 km) and path (74.3 km). Of the surface, 130.4 km asphalt and 45.6 km paved. For 102.8 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 761 benches and picnic tables, 13 water fountains and refill points, 17 public toilets and 1 bike pump. The longest stretch without a toilet is 94.9 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of Maarten van Rossumpad - Alle varianten (Maarten van Rossum Trail)

Website of the route

Walks nearby

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Het Noordbrabants MuseumHet Noordbrabants MuseumMuseum · 155 m from the route
  2. 2Kasteel AmerongenKasteel AmerongenCastle · 1.6 km from the route
  3. 3Concentration Camp MuseumConcentration Camp MuseumMuseum · 3.7 km from the route
  4. 4Kasteel HeeswijkKasteel HeeswijkCastle · 9.4 km from the route
  5. 5Design Museum Den BoschDesign Museum Den BoschMuseum · 240 m from the route
  6. 6Kasteel RechterenKasteel RechterenCastle · 324 m from the route
  7. 7Kasteel Het Oude LooKasteel Het Oude LooCastle · 338 m from the route
  8. 8Veluwsche Stoomtrein MaatschappijVeluwsche Stoomtrein MaatschappijMuseum · 747 m from the route
  9. 9Duurstede CastleDuurstede CastleCastle · 1.3 km from the route
  10. 10Ammersoyen CastleAmmersoyen CastleAttraction · 3.1 km from the route
  11. 11Het Verscholen DorpHet Verscholen DorpAttraction · 3.8 km from the route
  12. 12Museum De ProefkolonieMuseum De ProefkolonieMuseum · 5.6 km from the route
  13. 13Kasteel BiljoenKasteel BiljoenCastle · 1.2 km from the route
  14. 14Kasteel EerdeKasteel EerdeCastle · 4 km from the route
  15. 15Citadel of 's-HertogenboschCitadel of 's-HertogenboschCastle · 590 m from the route
  16. 16Kasteel MiddachtenKasteel MiddachtenCastle · 2.8 km from the route
  17. 17Museum de Fundatie / Paleis aan de BlijmarktMuseum de Fundatie / Paleis aan de BlijmarktMuseum · 3.3 km from the route
  18. 18De KinkelenburgDe KinkelenburgCastle · 9.5 km from the route
  19. 19Castellum MeinerswijkCastellum MeinerswijkArchaeological site · 767 m from the route
  20. 20World Soil MuseumWorld Soil MuseumMuseum · 2.6 km from the route
  21. 21Airborne Museum 'Hartenstein'Airborne Museum 'Hartenstein'Museum · 1.1 km from the route
  22. 22Kasteel MaurickKasteel MaurickCastle · 3.3 km from the route
  23. 23Jachthuis Sint HubertusJachthuis Sint HubertusCastle · 8 km from the route
  24. 24CODACODAMuseum · 1.6 km from the route
  25. 25Huis ZypendaalHuis ZypendaalCastle · 737 m from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Maarten van Rossumpad - Hoofdroute?

Maarten van Rossumpad - Hoofdroute is 387.1 km long, in 24 stages of 16.1 km on average. Allow ± 3:40 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?

No, the route runs from Den Bosch to Steenwijk.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in 's-Hertogenbosch.

How hard is this route?

Moderate per stage, with 37 m per stage of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 17 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 94.9 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 13 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Puthuis, Museum Slager and Het Oeteldonks Gemintemuzejum.

Starting point

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