Despite the fact that we have a beautiful calendar With a trail run packed with trails, there's obviously not an event every day. Especially not on weekdays. Still, sometimes you find yourself in a new area and would love to run a fun route. Where can you find the best trail running trailsYou can plan your own route, but it's easier to use existing routes.
Trail Running Trails
There are great trails all over the Netherlands. If you're just not familiar with them, it can be difficult to find them, or you might miss the best ones. That's why there are so many trail running trails available online. We've listed a few below.
GPX files
Fortunately, there are modern sports watchesYou can upload a route there and then walk it. This is done using GPX files. The question, of course, is how to find these GPX files? We'll discuss that in more detail in this blog post.
Pay close attention!
Sometimes you download the GPX file for an event. Perhaps you'd like to run it yourself sometime, for example, while on vacation there. Keep in mind that events sometimes cross private property. These are opened for the event, but are normally not accessible. Therefore, always pay attention to the signs and, if necessary, take a detour.
Trail Running Trails download
Below are some websites with nice trails.
- MudSweatTrailsThey also have the NS Trails, from station to station. Specially designed for trail runners, so highly recommended.
- AfstandMeten.nlNot only can you create your own route here, but you can also download existing routes. You'll need to search carefully to find interesting routes, though.
- Alltrails.com. Has almost 3,000 routes in the Netherlands. Downloading GPX is free.
- WikiLoc. Also has more than 2,500 routes. Downloading GPX files is free.
- Natural Monuments. Only has a few online.
- State Forestry ServiceCurrently more than 600 routes are maintained by the State.
- AcceptNoLimitsFanatical ultra-trailer enthusiasts who collect their own routes. Not just for the Netherlands, and easily downloadable via Dropbox. More than 800 routes.
- Walking guideRoutes within an hour from Amsterdam.
- Keep on Trailing (KOT)A few routes from Bear Sports in South Limburg.
Do you have any fun trail running trails of your own? Let us know!
Hiking routes
Would you rather go hiking for several days? Then take a look at Hiking Trails.
