Roll out of Hollandsche Rading and let the ride unfold: first the woods of De Hoge Vuursche, then on past Paleis Soestdijk, a castle that anchors the middle of the route. Further along come Fort De Gagel, Fort bij Tienhoven and Fort Nieuwersluis, three forts in a row, before the loop swings back to where it began. Of the 65.9 km, most is paved, with a stretch of unpaved to keep things interesting, and the elevation gain stays gentle at 46 m.
