Scenic Viewpoints & Peaks

Discover the diverse topography of Gelderland, from the glacial ridges of the Veluwezoom to the river bluffs of the Waal. This collection includes historical sites like the Grebbeberg, a significant World War II battlefield, and the geographic center of the Netherlands at Lunteren. Visitors can climb architectural landmarks like the Bostoren or visit traditional fire towers and wildlife hides to observe local fauna. These locations offer elevated views over the Rhine valley, expansive heathlands, and dense ancient forests like the Speulderbos.

Scenic Viewpoints & Peaks — Map

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Middelpunt van Nederland

Located on the Goudsberg near Lunteren, this site marks the geographic center of the Netherlands with a large stone monument and informative markers.

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B

Grebbeberg

A 52-meter high hill near Rhenen overlooking the Rhine, known for its role in the 1940 Battle of the Grebbeberg and its military cemetery.

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C

Duivelsberg

Duivelsberg is a hill and nature reserve in the municipality of Berg en Dal in the Dutch province of Gelderland, near the border with…

D

Posbank

A 90-meter high viewpoint in Veluwezoom National Park, famous for its historic stone bench and panoramic views of the surrounding heathland.

E

Kopse Hof

A plateau in Nijmegen that once served as a Roman military camp, offering elevated views across the Waal river valley.

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Pieterpad

The Pieterpad is a long distance walking route in the Netherlands. The trail runs 498 kilometres from Pieterburen, in the northern part of…

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Kapellenberg

An artificial hill rising 65 meters above sea level on the edge of the Zuid-Veluwe in Rozendaal.

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H

Prins Willemberg

A wooded hill situated within the historic Hof te Dieren estate in the municipality of Rheden.

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Hulzenberg

One of the highest points in the Bergherbos, featuring a 21-meter observation tower with views spanning the Rhine valley and into Germany.

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J

Franse berg

A hill located within De Hoge Veluwe National Park near Otterlo, situated in close proximity to the Kröller-Müller Museum.

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Bostoren

A 40-meter high architectural tower at Landgoed Schovenhorst, featuring a rooftop garden with native trees and views across the Veluwe.

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Wildobservatie Speulder- en Sprielderbos

A dedicated hide in the ancient Speulder- en Sprielderbos designed for observing red deer, roe deer, and wild boar.

M

Duursche Waarden - Uitkijktoren

An observation tower overlooking the IJssel river floodplains, providing a vantage point for birdwatching and viewing the natural river landscape.

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Uitkijktoren Boersberg

A tower located on the Boersberg hill near Doorwerth, offering views of the Rhine valley and the nearby medieval Doorwerth Castle.

O

Brandtoren

A former fire watchtower on the Rozendaalsche Veld that provides expansive views over the surrounding heathland and forest edges.

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