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The Veluwe, paradise for cycling enthusiasts

  • The Netherlands
  • Gelderland
  • Epe
  • 43.49 km (Approximately 02:33 u)
  • Cycling route 580253
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The Veluwe, paradise for cycling enthusiasts

  • The Netherlands
  • Gelderland
  • Epe
  • 43.49 km (Approximately 02:33 u)
  • Cycling route 580253

As a cycling enthusiast you won't get tired of the Veluwe. How is it possible, you drive for miles through the woods here. Along the way you will pass some historical sights.

Picturesque Gortel
From here you can drive straight into the vast forests of the Veluwe. Nothing can beat riding along the cycle path between deciduous and coniferous trees. Gortel is located in the middle of the forest, a charming hamlet that enjoys a protected village view because of its well-preserved old farms. What a picture!

The Earth House
When you drive from the woods into the Elspeetse Heide, the landscape suddenly opens up. You can enjoy the peace and quiet here, and with a bit of luck you will come across the flock of sheep that graze here. Further on you will pass the Aardhuis, the former hunting chalet of William III that serves as a museum. Here you are guaranteed to see pigs up close. You pass through forests through Hoog-Soeren, a town with a protected village view that enjoys its authentic historical appearance.

Directions

# Description Distance
46
 46 (Elspeterweg, 8171ES, Epe, Gelderland, The Netherlands) 0.00 km
45
 45 (Niersenseweg, 8171RG, Epe, Gelderland, The Netherlands) 1.48 km
2
 2 (Boshuisweg, 8166HS, Epe, Gelderland, The Netherlands) 4.16 km
42
 42 (Hanendorperweg, 8166HP, Epe, Gelderland, The Netherlands) 4.24 km
43
 43 (Vierhouterweg, 8166HP, Epe, Gelderland, The Netherlands) 5.21 km
16
 16 (Gortelseweg, 8076, Nunspeet, Gelderland, The Netherlands) 10.34 km

Sights

Het Aardhuis Bezoekerscentrum

Aardhuis
7346AA Apeldoorn

At Het Aardhuis you can completely immerse yourself in the exciting world of game. Go out at night with a night watchman to spot special wildlife in the area, view exhibits about camouflage and bats, among other things, or admire beautiful nature paintings. There is always something fun to do in this visitor center for young and old. The Aardhuis owes its name to the Aardmansberg on which the house was built. This mountain is one of the highest points in the Veluwe. The Aardhuis was built in 1861 by order of King Willem III. At the time, the house served as a hunting chalet, where people could go after the hunt. Later, the hunting chalet made way for the informative visitor center that is located in the Aardhuis. Part of the hunting chalet is still furnished as it used to be, including the hunting room. The Aardhuis is located in the middle of the Veluwe at about 12 kilometers from the center of Apeldoorn.

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Groots Genieten