Gateway to the Heath, Veluwe – Veluwezoom National Park loop from Velp

Netherlands

Gelderland

Rheden

Gateway to the Heath, Veluwe – Veluwezoom National Park loop from Velp

Moderate

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Gateway to the Heath, Veluwe – Veluwezoom National Park loop from Velp

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19.9km

160m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.29 km for 95 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.89 km

Koningsweg Cycle Path, Rozendaalse Veld, Veluwe

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This cycle path is located high in a flat moorland landscape. Be mindful of the wind!

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8.21 km

Koningsweg

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You can just relax there 🧘‍♀️

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9.09 km

Gateway to the Heath, Veluwe

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Of course you are allowed to ride on the bike path here - it is even part of the official route network.

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9.34 km

Fire Tower Rozendaal Field

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Unfortunately you can't go all the way up on the fire tower, but you can go up to the first "floor"!

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9.91 km

Gravel road Tunnekesweg

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This beautiful wide gravel path is part of the official MTB route Veluwezoom. To cycle here, the MTB sticker from Natuurmonumenten is mandatory.
Halfway through the segment, the route takes …

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13.2 km

View of the Postbank

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like in the Lüneburg Heath

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13.5 km

Veluwezoom National Park is part of the Veluwe. Here you will find almost untouched nature with forests, heaths, sand drifts and estates. What is characteristic of the Veluwezoom is the relief, so you can enjoy beautiful views.

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17.4 km

Rosendael Castle

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Rosendael Castle is located between the high Veluwe and the low IJsseldal. The castle shows how people used to live in a castle. The historically furnished castle is surrounded by a park with many sights.

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19.9 km

End point

Train Station

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