Thursday (Ascension Day) 30 May 2019, Estate Gooilust, ‘s Graveland, Province Noord-Holland 3.3 km
In the area ‘Gooi en Vechtstreek’ there are many estates founded by wealthy merchants from Amsterdam. Various ones are now open to the public and well maintained by Natuurmonumenten. Gooilust is no exception; a rich and interesting history, erected and maintained in a typical English style which we admire so much. So, although the walk isn’t a challenge; the beauty and variety of this estate are such that it deserves a place in our hiking gallery. Especially when the Rododendron, typically for these estates, are blooming (May). As for the hike, you can easily extend it to 17km if you like… the 3.3 km on the estate are easy going but might be muddy in some places. Please note that parking on the drive is limited so you might want to pick an off-season or working day to visit the estate.
2020 05 30 ‘s-Graveland
