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Low-threshold Gelderse routes - wide views on the Veluwezoom

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Netherlands

Gelderland

Rheden

Low-threshold Gelderse routes - wide views on the Veluwezoom

Moderate

4.7

(21)

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Low-threshold Gelderse routes - wide views on the Veluwezoom

01:20

4.88km

70m

Hiking

Ready to discover the beauty of Dutch nature without having to travel miles? Then you've come to the right place! This accessible walking route of 5.2 kilometers is perfect for families and hikers who want to explore nature without having to walk too far. The unspoilt nature is accessible to…

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Nationaal Park Veluwezoom

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33 m

Veluwezoom Visitor Centre

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The perfect place to start a walking route. Here you can park the car (if it's not full), drink coffee, get information and let the kids play.

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1.03 km

View of the heathland, Veluwezoom National Park

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A beautiful, varied walking area with views through the trees over the heath.

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1.29 km

Viewpoint over the Heather Fields, Veluwezoom

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Super nice panoramic view
When the heather blooms - like during our visit in mid-August - a beautiful sea of violet blossoms.

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1.76 km

View of the Posbank

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From this point you have a breathtaking panoramic view over the Posbank. In general, the heather is in bloom between mid-August and mid-September. The landscape turns completely purple during that …

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2.25 km

View of Herikhuizerveld

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A beautiful place with a view over the Herikhuizerveld.

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2.95 km

View of the Herikhuizen ruins from the Herikhuizerveld wildlife observation point

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What a wonderful place to spot wildlife early in the morning or at dusk. I had bingo with red deer, boars, ponies and roe deer.

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4.27 km

Natural play area in Veluwezoom Forest

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Great highlight for active athletes 2 and 4 Beiner 😊

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4.88 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.27 km

1.24 km

217 m

105 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.12 km

1.35 km

698 m

462 m

217 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Friday 17 July

22°C

13°C

29 %

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Comments

August 10, 2025,Laagdrempelige Gelderse routes – weidse uitzichten op de Veluwezoom

It's been a long time since I'd been here. One of the most beautiful nature reserves in the Netherlands.
It was here that I ran my first ultra trail 50k, 25 years ago.
Fantastic memories of the time when we ran with a small group of participants, without any commercial activities.

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October 25, 2023

Ready to discover the beauty of Dutch nature without having to travel miles? Then you've come to the right place! This accessible walking route of 5.2 kilometers is perfect for families and hikers who want to explore nature without having to walk too far. The unspoilt nature is accessible to everyone

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Low-threshold Gelderse routes - wide views on the Veluwezoom

Veluwezoom Visitor Centre

View of the heathland, Veluwezoom National Park

Viewpoint over the Heather Fields, Veluwezoom

View of the Posbank

View of Herikhuizerveld

View of the Herikhuizen ruins from the Herikhuizerveld wildlife observation point

Natural play area in Veluwezoom Forest

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