Roman marching camp – Ermelosche Heath loop from Het Roode Koper

Bike touring routes & trails

Netherlands

Gelderland

Ermelo

Roman marching camp – Ermelosche Heath loop from Het Roode Koper

Moderate

4.7

(3)

riders

Roman marching camp – Ermelosche Heath loop from Het Roode Koper

02:03

33.4km

100m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Veluwe

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

3.94 km

Roman marching camp

Highlight • Historical Site

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.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4.81 km

Ermelosche Heath

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

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 can find a colorful collection of flora and fauna, including rare bird species such as the nightjar that have made their home here. The most beautiful time of the year is when the heather is in bloom. From mid-August to mid-September the area turns into a sea of pink flowers.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7.80 km

Cycling Through the Forests of Ermelo

Highlight • Cycleway

12.3 km

Prehistoric Thatched-Roof House and Archaeological Site Jacobslaan (Putten)

Highlight • Historical Site

15.6 km

Medusa Sculpture from Tree Roots

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful artwork made from the roots of a fallen tree in the Putterbos.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

16.0 km

Nieuwe Prinsenweg (Speulder Forest)

Highlight • Cycleway

Very beautiful winding bike path through a great forest.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

24.4 km

View of the Speulderveld heath

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful cycle path through the vast heathland of the Speulderveld, between Uddel and Garderen. A beautiful area to cycle through all year round, but of course you can't beat the flowering period at the end of summer. Then this area turns into a sea of purple-pink flowers. Highly recommended!

Translated by Google •

Tip by

26.6 km