De Vanenburg Castle – Oldenaller Castle loop from Arkemheen

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Netherlands

Gelderland

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De Vanenburg Castle – Oldenaller Castle loop from Arkemheen

Hard

4.5

(14)

hikers

De Vanenburg Castle – Oldenaller Castle loop from Arkemheen

05:02

20.0km

20m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Veluwerandmeren

Arkemheen

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.34 km

De Vanenburg Castle

Highlight • Castle

In front of the Vanenburg, which today is a hotel and restaurant, you will find the monument "Sarah".
The memorial commemorates the Jewish men who spent the summer of 1942 …

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12.7 km

Schuitenbeek Stream

Highlight • River

Small stream with somewhat higher water level after heavy rain showers.

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12.7 km

Driveway to Oldenaller Castle

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful driveway towards Oldenaller Castle.

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12.8 km

Monument at the Bridge – Attack and Raid of Putten 1944

Highlight • Monument

During WWII the attack took place on this bridge, which led to the raid in Putten, October 1944, for the German occupiers.

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12.9 km

Oldenallerallee

Highlight • Rest Area

Rest area in barn with coffee, tea and trinkets. Open 10am - 5pm.

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13.0 km

Self-Service Coffee and Tea Stop

Highlight • Cafe

Rest area with self-service for coffee and tea. Open from 10AM to 3PM.

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13.6 km

Oldenaller Castle

Highlight • Castle

Little is known about the medieval construction phases of Oldenaller Castle. The name Aller first appears in the 14th century, as the wonderfully good Aller. The current almost square castle …

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17.6 km

Putter Steam Pumping Station

Highlight • Monument

The Putter steam pumping station keeps the steam history alive. Experience for yourself how quietly the steam engine works and smell the scent of steam and warm oil.
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20.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

6.55 km

1.72 km

605 m

Surfaces