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|  |  | |  | | | Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park (6,000 ha) is situated largely on a wooded glacial ridge that was formed in the last Ice Age. Forest covers most of the ridge, although there a few heaths and bog pools and shifting sands. At the foot of the ridge lie the water meadows of the Rhine. The National Park has a rich cultural heritage too: barrows, ancient farmland, tobacco farms and castles. There are also badgers and pine martens.
| Park’s main features: |
Wooded ridge and heathland |
| Special flora: |
Wood anemone, spindle tree, sand leek, species of butterfly and dragonfly |
| Special fauna: |
100 different bird species, badger, pine marten, species of butterfly and dragonfly |
| Recreational activities: |
Cycling, walking, riding, excursions |
| Area: |
6,000 ha |
| Province: |
Utrecht |
| Managed by: |
Staatsbosbeheer, Utrechts Landschap, Natuurmonumenten, Recreatieschap Utrechtse Heuvelrug, Vallei en Kromme Rijngebied and many private landowners |
| Visitor centre: |
Under construction |
Website: Utrechtse Heuvelrug National Park
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