Highlight • Natural
Heather Field on the Veluwe
Hiking
4.9
(183)
Running
5.0
(1)
Mountain biking
5.0
(1)
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for:
Tips
PatK
November 10, 2021
Hiking
Nice view over the heathland where you reach the research field where research is being done into the effect of drought on plant species. It is not to be missed, the arrangements of wave plates.
Translated by
•
•
PadenVerkenners
February 2, 2026
Hiking
🌿 What is heathland?
Heathland consists mainly of heather (Calluna vulgaris) and bell heather (Erica). These are low shrubs that thrive in poor, acidic sandy soils, such as in the Veluwe region.
🌱 Growth and life cycle
Germination: Heather sows itself via seeds that often only germinate on open sand or bare soil.
Juvenile stage (0–5 years): The plant grows slowly and remains low, but is then at its most vigorous.
Mature stage (5–15 years): The heather flowers profusely (purple/pink in summer) and forms a dense carpet.
Senescence (15–25 years): The plants become woody, flower less, and gradually die.
Heathland consists mainly of heather (Calluna vulgaris) and bell heather (Erica). These are low shrubs that thrive in poor, acidic sandy soils, such as in the Veluwe region.
🌱 Growth and life cycle
Germination: Heather sows itself via seeds that often only germinate on open sand or bare soil.
Juvenile stage (0–5 years): The plant grows slowly and remains low, but is then at its most vigorous.
Mature stage (5–15 years): The heather flowers profusely (purple/pink in summer) and forms a dense carpet.
Senescence (15–25 years): The plants become woody, flower less, and gradually die.
Translated by•
•
In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!
Nearby routes
Best routes near Heather Field on the Veluwe
4.5
(99)
385
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Moderate
4.2
(40)
211
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Moderate
4.6
(20)
139
hikers
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
Easy
Details
Informations
Elevation 30 m
Weather
Powered by Foreca
Sunday 1 November
12°C
7°C
18 %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h
Most visited during
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December