Nature reserves
Beekbergerwoud
Het Beekbergerwoud, 2,5 km from the campsite
Just south of Apeldoorn lies the Beekbergerwoud. This was once the last primeval forest in the Netherlands.
A 2.5 kilometer walk has been set out in the area. You wind your way through a beautiful, varied landscape that largely consists of grasses, reeds and trees. Did you know that there is a small watchtower that you can climb and from where you have a beautiful view over the area? Many of the paths consist of wooden decking and stepping stones are regularly incorporated in the path. Highly recommended to do a round!
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Berg & Bos
Berg & Bos, 12 km from the campsite
Adjacent to the Crown domains of Het Loo Palace is the nature reserve Stadspark Berg & Bos. In the park of over 250 hectares you will find authentic plants, trees and animals of the Veluwe. In addition, children can enjoy themselves in Stadspark Berg & Bos.
The park has a long history. For example, near the forest pond is the 'Stenen Bank' where Queen Wilhelmina used to paint. The whole park is a unique combination of beautiful flora, fauna and culture.
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Kootwijkerzand
Het Kootwijkerzand, 25,5 km from the campsite
A unique piece of nature on the Veluwe. It is the largest shifting sand area in Western Europe. Despite the fact that the nature reserve mainly consists of shifting sand, there are many different special plants and species of wildlife to be found. Animal species such as badgers, roe deer, red deer and wild boar can be spotted here. You will also find maidenhair, heather sprugge and sand sedge. Fun fact: heather sprugge and sand sedge only grow in the world in the Kootwijkerzand.
From the watchtower on Kootwijkerzand you have a good view over the entire nature reserve.
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Loenermark
De Loenermark, op 6.5 km from the campsite
The Loenermark is one of the most beautiful nature reserves. The coniferous forest, the heath with its beautiful juniper shrubs and various types of heath, the sheep herd with Veluwe heath sheep and the old drifting dunes are the highlight here.
The Loendermark is also rich in large mammals, such as deer, roe deer, wild boar and foxes. There is a game observation post on the Loendermark.
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Posbank
De Posbank, 26 km from the campsite
Winding roads slowly take you up through a dark forest, the wind makes the light-colored foliage rustle softly and various birds sing their song. You keep getting a little higher, up and down a hill, until the trees suddenly make way for huge moors dotted with purple flowers.
As far as the eye can see, you look out over hills, forests and heathland. You are at the Posbank near Arnhem.
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IJsselvallei
De IJsselvallei, 33 km from the campsite
The narrow IJssel meanders from Arnhem to the IJsselmeer. Historic Hanseatic towns, agricultural areas, river nature and forests alternate along the banks.
Thanks to the alternation of dry and wet, many birds and plants feel at home here. Sickle clover, mud green, loosestrife and stonecrop benefit from the fertile river clay. Bramblewren, corncrake and reed bunting sing the highest song.
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