Kootwijkerzand – Radio Kootwijk loop from Putten

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Netherlands

Gelderland

Putten

Kootwijkerzand – Radio Kootwijk loop from Putten

Moderate

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Kootwijkerzand – Radio Kootwijk loop from Putten

03:34

59.3km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 26, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 26.4 km for 1.64 km

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 36.9 km for 951 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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22.5 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 …

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31.1 km

Westerwolde

Nature Reserve

33.9 km

Plantsoen De driehoek

Forest

34.9 km

The former radio station Radio Kootwijk is a unique and monumental building. You really have to stop here to see the imposing building up close. Everything is special about this building: the history, style and location.

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35.7 km

Heather fields at Radio Kootwijk

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice sand/gravel path with adjacent bike path.

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38.7 km

Doubletrack Sand Path Along the Forest Edge (Veluwe)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Sandy path afterwards. Nice alternative path along the farmlands.

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40.5 km

Kootwijk village centre and church

Highlight • Settlement

The village of Kootwijk has only 275 inhabitants, but is definitely worth a stop. The picnic benches in front of the church invite you to take a rest. Fancy a …

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43.2 km

Gravel Path Through Kootwijkerzand

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A beautiful gravel path through the vast Kootwijkerzand, with beautiful views on both sides. This unique drifting sand landscape offers an impressive, open panorama of sand dunes and heathlands.

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