Voetstappenpad Walking Rally

Lace up your hiking boots and explore the Voetstappenpad ('Footsteps Trail' in Dutch) around Hilversum. This unique walking route follows one of the oldest marked trails in the Netherlands, originally established in 1938. Created to encourage walking routes through the Gooi region, the path still captures the original idea of wandering through forest and heathland, despite the city’s growth over the decades.

Along the way, you’ll enjoy forests, heathland, and sweeping views, experiencing the landscape of the Gooi step by step. The route takes you through varied natural areas around Hilversum, offering a rich mix of scenery that has defined the region for generations.

There are several routes to choose from, so you can pick a distance that suits you: 10, 14, 16, or even 29 kilometers. Along the route, you’ll come across stamp stations and pleasant rest stops where you can take a break. This makes the walk not only active, but also social and relaxing.

The walk starts at various locations and offers plenty of variety along the way. At the finish, a well-earned treat awaits: a delicious ice cream. The registration fee goes entirely to two good causes: the Goois Nature Reserve and the Maatjesproject Gooi & Omstreken Foundation.

Join the walk, enjoy nature, and contribute to a meaningful cause at the same time.