Natuur in de Veluwe

Nature Wonders of the Veluwe

The Veluwe region encompasses the Netherlands' largest concentration of nature reserves, including the Hoge Veluwe and Veluwezoom National Parks. Its landscape is defined by the Kootwijkerzand sand drifts—the largest in Western Europe—and the undulating purple heathlands of the Posbank. The area features the country's tallest waterfalls near Loenen, specialized primate habitats at Apenheul, and the Belmonte Arboretum's botanical collection. Dedicated wildlife hides in the Speulderbos provide opportunities to observe red deer and wild boar in their natural habitat.

Nature Wonders of the Veluwe — Kaart

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Burgers' Zoo

Royal Burgers' Zoo is a 45-hectare zoo in Arnhem, Netherlands, and is one of the biggest zoos in the country.

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National Park The Hoge Veluwe

De Hoge Veluwe National Park is a Dutch national park in the province of Gelderland near the cities of Ede, Wageningen, Arnhem and…

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Apenheul Primate Park

Apenheul Primate Park is a zoo in Apeldoorn, Netherlands. It specializes in apes and monkeys.

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Loenense Waterval (de grote)

Created in 1869 to maintain water levels in the Apeldoorns Kanaal, these artificial falls are the highest in the Netherlands, featuring a total drop of 15 meters.

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Herikhuizerveld

A hilly heathland area within Veluwezoom National Park, notable for its blooming purple heather in late summer and expansive views over the IJssel valley.

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Arboretum 'de Dreijen'

A former botanical garden of Wageningen University, this site features a diverse collection of trees and shrubs maintained within a historic estate.

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Rheder- en Worth-Rhederheide

An expansive area of heath and forest in the central Veluwezoom National Park where Icelandic horses and Highland cattle are used for natural grazing.

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Posbank

A 90-meter high viewpoint and monument in Veluwezoom National Park offering panoramic views across the IJssel valley and toward the German border.

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Uitkijktoren Kootwijkerzand

A 13.5-meter high observation tower providing 360-degree views over the Kootwijkerzand, the largest active shifting sand area in Western Europe.

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Wildobservatie Speulder- en Sprielderbos

A wooden observation screen in the 'forest of dancing trees,' positioned for spotting red deer, wild boar, and roe deer.

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Franse berg

A wooded hill located within Hoge Veluwe National Park near Otterlo, featuring historic viewing lines and proximity to the Kröller-Müller Museum.

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Middelpunt van Nederland

Located on the Lunterse Berg, this site is marked by a large stone and represents the traditional geographical center of the Netherlands.