The surroundings are beautiful; life is good in the Gooi and Vecht region – the perfect place for those who love the good life! The region offers a varied landscape where nature, culture and history come together. Cycling and walking routes take you through charming towns and villages, as well as through woods and heathland, along the River Vecht and the Loosdrecht Lakes area with its open waters and traditional wooden boats. Of course, this is also a wonderful place for boating!
Gemeente Laren
The Gooi and Vecht region is renowned for its green landscape and the transition from higher sandy soils to water-rich peatlands. Villages, fortified towns and country estates give the region its own unique atmosphere, whilst public transport links are excellent. The first Buitenpoort in North Holland can be found at Bussum Zuid railway station!
Towns and villages in the Gooi and Vecht region
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Blaricum
Blaricum is one of the picturesque, upmarket villages in ’t Gooi. Hop on a bike or take a stroll through...
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Bussum
Cycling and walking in and around Bussum Bussum is the heart of ’t Gooi. On a cycle ride or walk...
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Hilversum
Discover Hilversum Hilversum, the media city, is unique and diverse, with a passion for innovation and a love of green...
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Huizen
From fishing village to bustling harbour town Huizen is welcoming, diverse and connected to the water. It began as a...
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Laren
Historic village centre Laren is one of the oldest villages in ‘t Gooi and is known for its characteristic village...
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Naarden
Discover Naarden Stroll through the narrow cobbled streets, learn about its eventful past at the Dutch Fortification Museum and take...
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Muiden
Discover Muiden Muiden is one of the three fortified towns in Gooi & Vecht and forms part of both the...
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Loosdrecht Lakes Area
In the Netherlands’ most famous water sports region, the water and nature are always close by. Explore undiscovered spots such...
Featured routes in the Gooi and Vecht region
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Kunstroute 'De schilders van Laren & Blaricum'
Famous painters such as Piet Mondrian and Anton Mauve were inspired by the beautiful surroundings of the villages of Laren and Blaricum. Where did they live and work? And where did they find inspiration for their – now famous – paintings?
- Start location
- Laren
- Distance
- 5.5 km
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Fortenland kanoroute
An adventurous 22 km canoe route through 't Kalf in Zaanstad, where you enjoy forts, windmills, and the green surroundings.
- Start location
- Muiden
- Distance
- 22.0 km
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Kanoroute Naarden-Vesting & Oud Naarden
Step into your canoe and explore the fortified city of Naarden from the water. You will paddle along the moats, past Fort Ronduit, and afterwards it is also possible to explore the Zanderijvaart.
- Start location
- Naarden
- Distance
- 16.0 km
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't Gooi met de fietsboot - de Eemlijn
Discover Eemland and 't Gooi by bike and bike boat. Start in Huizen and walk, cycle, and relax on board. You can board and disembark at one of the boarding points of your choice. If you are traveling with a bicycle, we will place it on the lower deck and return it to you at your disembarkation point. Huizen
- Start location
- Huizen
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Fortenland fietsroute
This route takes you past seven forts in Gooi & Vecht that are all part of the UNESCO World Heritage Dutch Waterlines.
- Start location
- Muiden
- Distance
- 34.0 km
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Natuurbrugroute Zanderij Crailoo
Circular walk of 7.1 km from Bussum-Zuid station past heathland, Spanderswoud and Europe's longest ecoduct — Zanderij Crailoo (800 m).
- Start location
- Bussum
- Distance
- 6.9 km
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Waterliniepad - Etappe 10: Naarden-Bussum naar Nederhorst den Berg
From the fortified town of Naarden via the tranquil Naardermeer and the Hilversumse Meent to Nederhorst den Berg — 16.7 km past UNESCO heritage and rare nature.
- Start location
- Naarden
- Distance
- 16.7 km
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Laarzenpadroute Naardermeer door moerasbos en hooiland
Short 5.5 km walk near Naarden and Bussum: over boardwalks through soggy swamp forest and past picturesque hay meadows by the Naardermeer.
- Start location
- Naarden
- Distance
- 5.5 km
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Waterliniepad etappe 10: Naarden-Bussum - Nederhorst den Berg
Walk 16.7 km past historic forts and enjoy unique birds at the vast Naardermeer in Naarden. Discover the Defence Line of Amsterdam in North Holland.
- Start location
- Naarden
- Distance
- 16.7 km
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Kanoën over de Vecht
For centuries, the Vecht was important to the Dutch Water Lines. For the northern part of the defense lines, the river formed the backbone that supplied the water to inundate the surrounding areas.
- Start location
- Muiden
- Distance
- 41.0 km
Highlights in the Gooi and Vecht region
Bussum Zuid Out-of-town Car Park
The first ‘Buitenpoort’ in the Netherlands has opened at Bussum Zuid station. A ‘Buitenpoort’ is a railway station situated next to a nature or recreational area. As soon as they step off the train, nature lovers can explore the Gooi and Vechtstreek region on foot or by bike. Right next to Bussum Zuid station, for example, you’ll find beautiful heathland, woodlands and heritage sites.
Weather forecast for the Gooi and Vecht region
Light drizzle, 18.6°C
Wind speed: 5.1 knots / 9.4 km/h
Wind direction: West
The weather in the Gooi and Vecht region
The Gooi and Vecht region is where the tranquil beauty of the River Vecht and the sweeping horizons of the heathland meet beneath an ever-changing Dutch sky. Here, the weather is a sensitive director, casting the stately country estates and the mirror-like pools in a different light every time. Whether the dew is settling over the meadows of the Vecht region or the sun is bathing the heathland in a purple glow: this region is elegant, varied and of a timeless beauty.