Hiking through the forests around Nunspeet

The Gelderland municipality of Nunspeet is located in the heart of Veluwe and is surrounded by beautiful natural areas. This route takes you through the stunning forests south of Nunspeet. Here, you can wonderfully stroll along gentle paths between the trees.

Forest Management Nunspeet
From Nunspeet, you can directly access the Forest Management Nunspeet. The landscape consists of lush forests full of spruces and oaks, as well as open heathlands. Most of the route runs through the Zanden forest, where you can enjoy the fragrant heather and various birds that come to the flowering heather shrubs. On hot summer days, you can take a refreshing dip in Lake Zander to cool off. Or how about a picnic by the water?

Enjoying the Veluwe
The country estate hotel Villa Vennendal in Nunspeet serves as both the starting and ending point of this route. Have a cup of coffee here before you begin your hike, or settle into the restaurant at the end of the day. On the menu, you're sure to find something to your taste, as it is full of authentic dishes prepared with ingredients from the region. Haven't had enough of Veluwe yet? Then book a room in the cozy four-star hotel and continue exploring Veluwe the next day on cycling route 348445.

Visitor Center
On the outskirts of Nunspeet, you'll find the Veluwe-Nord Visitor Center. In this visitor center, you can learn more about the area's formation, the landscape, and the different types of flora and fauna in Veluwe. You will also find information about the birds you can observe in the nearby Veluwe-ring lakes. At the nearby Veluwe transfer site, you can find play equipment for children and a 30-meter high observation tower.