Top 6 Bike Parks around Putten

The area around Putten, particularly within the Veluwe, offers a diverse network of mountain bike trails. You'll find routes winding through dense forests, open heathlands, and unique sand drifts, providing a constantly changing and stimulating ride for various skill levels.

Yes, for a family-friendly option, consider the MTB Route Harderwijk – Veluwe. This official, well-maintained mountain bike park guides riders through diverse Veluwe landscapes suitable for all ages.

Beyond the main bike parks, popular mountain bike routes include the 'Forest path in the Veluwe – Paved Path in the Veluwe loop from Putten' (43.1 km), the 'Winding Path Through the Forest – 't Sol loop from Putten' (62.9 km), and the longer 'Sand pit – The Liesberg Heath loop from Putten' (80.7 km). These routes offer varied terrain and natural beauty.

For an intermediate challenge, the Horsterwold MTB Trail near Zeewolde is a great choice. It features challenging bends, root sections, and short climbs through dense forests and open grasslands. Another challenging option is the 'Sand pit – The Liesberg Heath loop from Putten' which is approximately 80.7 km.

Yes, the Haspelberg Singletrack Trail (Veluwe) is a popular singletrack that is easy to ride on both a mountain bike and a gravel bike, offering beautiful trails through forested areas.

The trails around Putten are known for their varied natural features. You'll cycle through dense forests, expansive open heathlands, and unique sand drifts, particularly within the Veluwe nature reserve. For example, the Ermelo Mountain Bike Route includes beautiful sections over heathland, and the Sandy section on the Radio Kootwijk MTB route offers a challenging sandy terrain.

Beyond mountain biking, Putten offers a variety of cycling options. You can explore touring bicycle routes like the 'Speulderbos Cycle Path' or 'View of the Speulderveld heath' loops. For road cyclists, there are routes such as the 'View of the Veluwerandmeren' or 'Arkemheen Dike Trail'. You can find more details in the Cycling around Putten guide and the Road Cycling Routes around Putten guide.

For the MTB Route Harderwijk – Veluwe, parking is available at the Watertorenweg in Harderwijk, or you can start from the parking lot at Hotel Van der Valk.

Visitors frequently praise the variety of the trails, with many enjoying the mix of forest paths, heathland sections, and challenging sandy parts. The well-maintained nature of official routes and the opportunity to combine different trails are also highly appreciated.

For the Ermelo Mountain Bike Route, it's a marked route (blue triangle with two blue dots) to be ridden in a clockwise direction. Be prepared for sandy sections, especially on routes like the Sandy section on the Radio Kootwijk MTB route, where you might need good skills or be prepared to dismount.

Yes, some trails are suitable for gravel bikes. The Haspelberg Singletrack Trail (Veluwe) is noted as being easy to ride on both a mountain bike and a gravel bike.