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Camping de Hertshoorn
 From the camping site…... you can cycle or walk straight into the Speulder- en Sprielderoerbos, where you are bound to run into a wild boar!
This century-old Veluwse forest is one of the most beautiful and oldest forests in the Netherlands. Oak and beech trees, bent in the most wondrous curves, determine the atmosphere.
The Speulderbos is popularly known as the ‘forest of dancing trees’. That’s because the trunks seem to move in the early morning mist. Not only is this a mysterious forest; it is also extremely rare, and it’s a paradise for birds (of prey), red deer, badgers and wild boars.
At about 200 metres from the camping site’s back entrance you will find the start of 2 signposted hiking routes: the 6-kilometre Laarwandeling and the 4-kilometre Duinenwandeling. Of course, various free hiking and cycling routes are available from reception: we truly recommend it! Princely GarderenGarderen used to be a farming village, but now it’s a popular holiday destination.
Surrounded by forests, drift sand and heather, Garderen still has something of a charming aura. Garderen has always been located at a crossroads of trade routes, such as Amersfoort and Apeldoorn, and Harderwijk and Arnhem.
During the months of July and August, you can listen to some exciting folk tales at the mill. The mill is open on Thursdays, from 10.00 - 15.30 hours.
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Daytrips galore!Wildlife screen
At about 400 metres from the camping site, Staatsbosbeheer (Netherlands National Forest Service) has installed a wildlife screen. If you go there at dusk, quietly of course, you’re bound to see some wild boars and deer!
Landgoed Schovenhorst - distance 4 km, admission free - fun activity for a morning or afternoon! -
This country estate is famous for its special tree gardens. The Kleine Pinetum and the Grote Pinetum were created from old nurseries which grew trees for the estate’s forest. Some of the trees dating back to 1848 are now more than 40 metres in height! Do you want more information? So many options! So many links!
The larger amusement parks are within half an hour’s drive from the camping site.
How about:
The only park where the apes are let loose!
Koningin Julianatoren, adventure park
The Dolfinarium: pet a thornback and marvel at the dolphins!
Het Loo, beautiful gardens and a magnificent palace.
Burgers' Zoo, large zoo in Arnhem.
National Park De Hoge Veluwe, magnificent nature and culture.
The Dutch Water Museum, for those rainy days…
Kids Playground, let the children run wild!
Kinderparadijs Malkenschoten, large animal farm and playground.
a wonderful subtropical swim paradise at 7 km!
Dierenpark Wissel, a natural and diversified zoo
General websites about the Veluwe:
De Veluwe, general
VVV Garderen (tourist information centre)
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You will find a range of playgrounds in the forest. Why not incorporate them in a bike tour or go there for a picnic. Of course you can go there to play! More information is available from reception.
The Uddelermeer - distance 7 km, admission free - Beautifully located natural lake of the Netherlands, also the one at the highest altitude. Good for walking trips.
Bezoekerscentrum Nunspeet - distance 10 km - Learn more about the Veluwe in this modern visitor’s centre. Why not take the children and join in the pixie walk!
The Solsche Gat (and its legend) - 4 km (in the forest) - The Speulderbos is where you will find the Solsche Gat. Here, in the middle of the beech forests, you’ll find a large decline measuring approximately 40 by 20 metres. This hole has always appealed to the locals’ imagination… Sports freaks: welcome!You can partake in so many sports, you’ll be amazed: cycling, hiking, swimming and skating.
Tip: why not play Boerengolf in Garderen - into the meadow, and try to win!
Of course you can also go mountain-biking, while Nordic walking was made for the Veluwe. Enjoy nature on horsebackFor those interested: the Veluwe Trail runs from Apeldoorn and Epe to Vierhouten, Ermelo, Garderen and Kootwijk. It then returns to Apeldoorn via Otterlo, Ede, Arnhem and Hoenderloo. Various day routes, with an average length of 30 km, have been marked out along the main route.
Around Epe and Heerde for instance, you can ride through the forests and heathland, or the diversified region around Vierhouten and Ermelo. Other beautiful daytrips include the Hulshorsterzand sand drift and National Park De Hoge Veluwe. You’ll find extensive heathland around Ede, and of course you can go riding on the Veluwezoom, the Posbank and near Hoenderloo.
You can stable your horse across the camping site if you want. Ask about the options! On those hot days…... you can enjoy yourself and cool down in the large recreational lake Zeumeren, only a 15 minutes’ drive from the camping site. The area has 3 lovely beaches.
The beautiful play beaches feature an exciting swing, water pump, sand loading station, pirate’s ship, a 50-metre cable-lift, table tennis tables, mini goals and a balance beam. You can also go swimming, hiking, sunbathing, diving and fishing. Zeumeren has toilets, kiosks, a volleyball court and a floating diving platform. |
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