🌲 Forests beyond Bricks - Bilthoven Loop Hike (20km)

This time we are hiking the outskirts of Utrecht, exploring the forests of the Bilt. We will start our loop hike from Bilthoven train station, 20km route that winds through the peaceful outskirts of Utrecht, pass by forests of Beerschoten, De Leyen, Panbos. Moreover, there are places of interest such as Voorveldse Polder, Fort Voordorp, Hooge Kampse Plas.

🥾 What’s the plan?
We’ll start our hike at the Bilthoven train station. The rotue will take us through the forests of Beerschoten, and Panbos. Afterwards, we will pass through 19th century Fort Voordorp, and the lake Hooge Kampse Plas. We will then end our hike where we started, Bilthoven train station.

🗺️Route: https://shorturl.at/KO15b

📍When and where to meet?
We’ll meet at Bilthoven train station at 11.20
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We’ll start shortly afterwards. Please aim to arrive a little early!

🏁 Finish
After roughly 20km, we will finish the hike at the same spot we started: Bilthoven train station.

🚗 Coming by car?
If you want to come by car there are options for parking near the station.
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⏸️ Planned Breaks
~5km: 15min break in the Panbos
~10km: 30min lunch break at Van Boetzelaer Park

💸 Payment
Early bird price is €3 if paid before August 3rd. After that, the price is €4. Payment via Tikkie: ‘Bilthoven Loop Hike VPH’ 🔗https://tikkie.me/pay/e3ruuhikunb7u1h9t2l1

Your spot will be confirmed once payment is received. If there's a waiting list and we haven't received your payment within 48 hours of signing up, we'll open your spot to the next person so others have a fair chance to join. Thanks for understanding! 😊

This small fee helps cover the costs of running the Meetup group, supports the time and effort we put into planning the hikes, and motivates us to keep organizing more adventures in the future. 🌿

👟 Good to know

• This hike is at your own risk. Please make sure you have appropriate insurance coverage for outdoor activities.
• I only see the initials of who paid (i.e. J. Doe instead of John Doe) with Tikkie, so please leave a note with your meetup name along with the payment so I can match payments easily.
• Bring snacks and lunch (if not buying), and at least 1-2lt of water, depending on the distance of the hike.
• If you're bringing a friend, make sure they also register and pay.
• If the pace becomes too challenging, I may kindly ask you to continue independently — I’ll provide clear instructions to help you find a nearby bus/train.
• Join our WhatsApp group to be first to hear about future hikes. Ask for the QR code during the hike!
• 🌱 T-shirts now available! Made from Fairwear-certified organic cotton with eco-friendly inks — €25. Sustainable, odor-resistant, and perfect for your hiking adventures. Let me know your size and I’ll bring one!