Roman marching camp – Ermelosche Heath loop from Vierhouten

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Roman marching camp – Ermelosche Heath loop from Vierhouten

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Roman marching camp – Ermelosche Heath loop from Vierhouten

02:31

42.9km

110m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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3.07 km

Path Through the Veluwe

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Often a lot of bicycle traffic on the weekends

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5.45 km

Heathland near Vierhouten

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Right in the middle of the Veluwe. This beautiful nature reserve is known for its many flora and fauna and vast moors.

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20.1 km

The Roman Marching Camp near Ermelo is the only Roman Marching Camp found in the Netherlands. Excavations have shown that Marcus Aurelius' army camped here on the heath for a few days in the year 170 AD.

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21.0 km

Ermelosche Heath

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On the enchanting Ermelo heath you cycle through vast heathlands, forests and picturesque fens. This area of 343 hectares is an ideal place for cyclists and nature lovers. Here you …

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24.0 km

Cycling Through the Forests of Ermelo

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25.9 km

Haspel

Nature Reserve

26.9 km

Cyriasische Veld

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The Cyriasische Veld is a large dry heather area with a lot of shrub heather and local crow heather. Cattle and sheep walk around here from time to time, to …

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