Oud Groevenbeek, a region in the Veluwe of the Netherlands, offers diverse landscapes for outdoor activities. This area features a mix of forests, open meadows, and heathlands, alongside natural elements like the Groevenbeek stream and distinctive "dancing beeches." It provides varied terrain suitable for several sports like road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, touring cycling, and more.
Oud Groevenbeek is a destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with more than 40 routes available across several sports like…
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4.3
(23)
84
hikers
4.04km
01:02
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(302)
1,383
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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201
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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99
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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1,581
riders
43.0km
02:40
160m
160m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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24.3km
01:32
90m
90m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
74.9km
05:09
240m
240m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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325
riders
16.1km
01:08
30m
30m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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547
riders
56.3km
02:24
200m
200m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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659
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67.9km
02:47
230m
230m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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227
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109km
04:38
500m
500m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
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214
riders
99.5km
04:08
330m
330m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.9
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134
riders
97.9km
06:06
290m
290m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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35
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41.4km
02:20
130m
130m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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35
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34.1km
01:58
100m
100m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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69
riders
53.2km
02:46
190m
190m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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56
riders
13.0km
00:46
20m
20m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8.27km
00:29
30m
30m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16.5km
01:01
80m
80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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31
runners
12.3km
01:16
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.72km
00:49
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.85km
00:37
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Oud Groevenbeek offers a range of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Touring cycling, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The region features 45 routes with an average rating of 4.46 stars from over 500,000 visitors. Diverse landscapes like forests, heathlands, and sand drifts provide varied terrain for exploration.
Yes, Oud Groevenbeek features a network of hiking trails. Options include the 'Oud Groevenbeek Tea House – Groevenbeekse Heide loop' (5.6 miles [9 km]) and the 'View of the Mansion in Veluwe – Villa Oud Groevenbeek loop' (2.7 miles [4.3 km]). More information is available in the Hiking in Oud Groevenbeek guide.
Oud Groevenbeek is a starting point for road cycling, with paths radiating from the Teahouse. The 'Groevenbeeklaan sand road' is suitable for racing bikes under good conditions. Cyclists can explore varied landscapes, including forests and polders. Find routes in the Road Cycling Routes in Oud Groevenbeek guide.
Oud Groevenbeek is part of the broader Veluwe mountain biking network, offering routes with varying difficulty. An example is the 'Villa Oud Groevenbeek – Sand pit loop from Ermelo,' which is approximately 46.5 miles [74.9 km]. The diverse terrain includes sand drifts, rolling hills, and forests. Explore options in the MTB Trails in Oud Groevenbeek guide.
Oud Groevenbeek offers family-friendly options, including hiking paths accessible for strollers and a nature playground. The Teahouse also serves as a convenient starting or ending point for family outings. Specific family-friendly hiking routes are detailed in the Family-friendly hikes in Oud Groevenbeek guide.
Yes, Oud Groevenbeek has dog-friendly trails. Specific routes designed for walks with dogs are available. Information on these trails can be found in the Dog-friendly hikes in Oud Groevenbeek guide.
The region features pine woodlands, extensive heathlands with purple heather, and inland sand drifts. The estate itself includes forests, meadows, heathland, the Groevenbeek stream, and ponds. Unique 'dancing beeches' also contribute to the natural landscape.
Oud Groevenbeek is a historic estate managed by Natuurmonumenten. It features a Jugendstil villa from 1908, which is a national monument. Other historical buildings include a grape greenhouse, a water tower, a coach house, and a wash house.
Oud Groevenbeek is a popular destination on komoot, with over 500,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The region's 45 routes have an average rating of 4.46 out of 5 stars, indicating high user satisfaction.
The official website for Oud Groevenbeek, managed by Natuurmonumenten, is natuurmonumenten.nl/natuurgebieden/oud-groevenbeek. For general inquiries, the VVV Ermelo can be contacted at 0341 552 200.
Yes, Oud Groevenbeek offers traffic-free bike rides suitable for various cycling types. These routes provide a serene experience through the natural landscapes. Guides for traffic-free rides are available for road cycling, touring cycling, and easy mountain biking.
Wildlife such as roe deer, red deer, wild boars, and foxes can be encountered in the forests of Oud Groevenbeek. The water tower on the estate also functions as a bat habitat during winter.

