Kootwijkerzand – Sand pit loop from Boeschoterbos

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Gelderland

Barneveld

Kootwijkerzand – Sand pit loop from Boeschoterbos

Hard

4.5

(2)

riders

Kootwijkerzand – Sand pit loop from Boeschoterbos

03:49

51.6km

120m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 47.0 km for 95 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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17.1 km

Kootwijkerzand

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Kootwijkerzand is a unique nature reserve. With approximately 700 hectares, it is the largest drifting sand area in Western Europe. Characteristic of this area are the irregularly shaped pine trees that alternate between the sand and form hills.

The sandy plain not only looks like a mini Sahara: the temperatures are also comparable. The temperature can rise to 60 degrees Celsius, while the night temperature can also drop below 0 degrees in summer.

Be sure to stop at the lookout tower to view this impressive area from above. On a clear day you can see Radio Kootwijk in the distance.

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24.0 km

Horse-Drawn Cart Ride in Veluwe

Highlight • Trail

beautiful heather in bloom.

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29.2 km

Boswachterij Garderen

Nature Reserve

30.6 km

't Sol Entrance

Highlight • Forest

't Sol is a lovely small forest with some height difference and gravel where you can happily cycle around freely. This is in contrast to the nature reserve north of it.

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31.0 km

Gravel path through 't Sol

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful nature and nice routes.

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32.5 km

’t Sol

Highlight • Forest

't Sol is a lovely small forest with some height difference and gravel where you can happily cycle around freely. This is in contrast to the nature reserve north of it.

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34.7 km

View of the Speulderveld heath

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful cycle path through the vast heathland of the Speulderveld, between Uddel and Garderen. A beautiful area to cycle through all year round, but of course you can't beat the flowering period at the end of summer. Then this area turns into a sea of purple-pink flowers. Highly recommended!

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36.5 km

Sand pit

Highlight • Natural

Unfortunately forbidden for cyclists 🚳.
Contrary to what many locals think in practice, it is forbidden to cycle freely in the Houtdorper- en Speulderveld nature reserve, of which the gravel hole is part. It is best to remain friendly to our nature managers (before they close even more) and stay on official cycle paths or the MTB route.

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41.9 km

Sprielder Forest

Highlight • Forest

Old forest on the Veluwe, east of Putten. Connect with Arnhemse Karweg and Postweg, towards Ermelose heide. Also nice to connect to the Royal Domain with, for example, the Elspeterweg.

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