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Huge areas in the north and centre part of the national park are still untouched. Nature is free to take her course here.The result is that the landscape keeps changing here. The further south you go, the more heath, woods and streams you will find. This nature reserve is characterised by the lateral moraines. A lateral moraine is a ridge formed by advancing ice. Sheep love grazing here. Animals
During a walk or bike ride there’s a chance you might find traces of rare animals such as the pine marten. They are very secretive but a tuft of fur or pawprint reveals their presence. Large numbers of birds also call this area home. Residents include stonechats, yellowhammers, nightjars, wrynecks and ravens. A total of 18 endangered species nest here. Your best chances of seeing them are in the forest preserves, such as the Imbos and ’t Asselt. You will find the flock of Rhedense sheep along the lateral moraines, and wild horses and Scottish highlanders graze freely here, too. A fantastic view
The most famous point in the National Park Veluwezoom is the 'Posbank'. This observation point offers a fantastic view over hills and dales. In good weather you can even see all the way to Germany. Good weather can also bring heavy traffic, but just park your car on the edge of the nature preserve and you can walk to the Posbank. Walking and biking
If you decide to go for a walk, your best bet is to take a route marked out by the coloured posts. That way you will be sure to see all of the special sites. In total there are some 300 kilometres of footpaths. Plenty to choose from! Another great way to enjoy the area is by bike. You can pick up route descriptions from the Veluwezoom visitor’s centre. Veluwezoom Visitor’s Centre
The Veluwezoom Visitor’s Centre is the starting point for your visit to the area. It has lots of information about the plants and animals living here, the history of the landscape, and nature conservation. The centre hosts continuous exhibitions, slide shows and video presentations. The ‘little insect zoo’, educational garden and bee farm, too, are more than worth a visit. There is plenty for kids to do, to: a play and drawing nook, treasure hunts, nature videos and special excursions to experience nature. Nature observation post and wheelchair path
The old agricultural areas that belonged to one-time farm Herikhuizen are situated a short half hour walk from the Veluwezoom Visitor’s Centre in Rheden. The Dutch nature reserve association Natuurmonumenten built a nature observation post on the edge of this area, which has since been transformed into a protected area for wild animals. This special place offers nature lovers a great view of part of the preserve. The farm is now the domain of bats, reptiles and birds. Wheelchair users are invited to use the wheelchair path from the Veluwezoom Visitor’s Centre to the observation post. The path covers 1.7 kilometres and travels across very hilly terrain, which calls for a strong escort.More information: National Park Veluwezoom |
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