This track was recorded on the ground by an actual expedition vehicle.
Houten Polder Ride
22 km flat loop from Oud-Wulven in Houten, mostly on unpaved paths through the polders south-east of Utrecht.
Trail Map
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Trail Profile
General Instructions
Watch for other cyclists on narrow paths and expect strong headwinds across open polder.
Weather check
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52.0405, 5.1641
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Quick Stats
Highlights
- Houten
- Kromme Rijn
- Fort bij Rijnauwen
Field Radio Protocol
VHF-UHF Communication
Propagation Telemetry
Ridge Line
92%Gorge Floor
18%Sector Relay: Sector Alpha Relay• 12-18 KM Range
Regulatory Compliance
VHF/UHF frequencies are for monitoring and emergency coordination only. Transmitting on these bands may require an Amateur Radio License or regional government permits. Check local telecommunications laws before operation.
Technical Analysis
Total Ascent
+93 m
Total Descent
-110 m
Ruggedness Index
Terrain Roughness Index
Vertical displacement per km. Typical range: 0 (Smooth) to 100+ (Extreme Mountain).
9.3
Tortuosity Index
Route Curviness Index
Ratio of actual path to straight line. Typical range: 1.0 (Direct) to 3.0+ (Switchbacks).
1.55
Gradient Distribution
Surface & Hydrology
Surface Spectrum Analysis
Includes only technical water fords where the vehicle actively enters a stream or riverbed. Permanent bridges are excluded from this count.
Difficulty Analysis
Difficulty is determined by a technical multi-vector analysis of elevation profile, surface quality, and topographic intensity.
Bounding Box (WGS84)
Point Spacing: 4.3 m • Engine: TrailX Precision GPX ANALYTICS v1.0.0
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Before you go: Houten Polder Ride
Best time to go
Apr–Oct
April to October is best. Heather on the Veluwe and Brabant heaths blooms purple in August and early September, and strong headwinds and short days make winter riding harder work.
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