Beekhuizerzand Sand Dunes – Hulshorsterzand Sand Dunes loop from Hierden

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Beekhuizerzand Sand Dunes – Hulshorsterzand Sand Dunes loop from Hierden

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Beekhuizerzand Sand Dunes – Hulshorsterzand Sand Dunes loop from Hierden

04:55

19.4km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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

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Veluwe

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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777 m

View of Beekhuizerzand

Highlight • Viewpoint

The bench offers a rest with an absolutely amazing view over the sands - perfect when the sun is low.

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1.15 km

Beekhuizerzand Sand Dunes

Highlight • Natural Monument

A very nice bike ride along the unique sand drift Beekhuizerzand. Various picnic spots and beautiful views. Varied landscape with dry forests with Scots pine and wetter parts with old beeches.

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4.33 km

East side Cyriasische Veld, Veluwe

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful views of the moor and grass areas. High dunes and rolling countryside.

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7.25 km

Wooden bridge over the Leuvenumse Beek

Highlight • Bridge

Another idyllic picture in the Leuvenumse Bos. Cross the stream via this romantic little bridge and watch the water lapping below you.

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13.7 km

View of the Sand Plain in Veluwe

Highlight • Viewpoint

Put on good shoes that you can walk in the sand with. Flip-flops are not the best choice😄

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15.0 km

Hulshorsterzand Sand Dunes

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful sand drift where you can plod through the loose sand (if you like it 😁).

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15.8 km

Start Hulshorsterzand

Highlight • Natural

Even if the sandy areas seem a bit 'dead', you can watch animals here (albeit rarely).

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16.1 km

View of the Heathlands in Veluwe

Highlight • Viewpoint

16.6 km

De Houtsnip

Nature Reserve

19.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

4.42 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.17 km

7.92 km

1.27 km

942 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 12 October

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Beekhuizerzand Sand Dunes – Hulshorsterzand Sand Dunes loop from Hierden

View of Beekhuizerzand

Beekhuizerzand Sand Dunes

East side Cyriasische Veld, Veluwe

Wooden bridge over the Leuvenumse Beek

View of the Sand Plain in Veluwe

Hulshorsterzand Sand Dunes

Start Hulshorsterzand

View of the Heathlands in Veluwe

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