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View of Radio Kootwijk – Kootwijkerzand loop from Radio Kootwijk

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Netherlands

Gelderland

Apeldoorn

View of Radio Kootwijk – Kootwijkerzand loop from Radio Kootwijk

Moderate

4.5

(64)

306

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View of Radio Kootwijk – Kootwijkerzand loop from Radio Kootwijk

02:21

39.0km

100m

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: July 28, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.0 km for 56 m

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1.10 km

View of Radio Kootwijk

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One of the best and most beautiful classic Strade Bianche gravel roads you'll find in the area. Broad, open to cars (although you won't find a lot of them here) …

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1.83 km

Radio Kootwijk viewpoint

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Surprising view through the trees at the former radio station Radio Kootwijk. Path popular with walkers, so cycle slowly and warn in time.

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6.21 km

Grassy path along the edge of the Veluwe

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Here it goes straight for a long time along the edge of the military area, partly at the edge of the forest, partly with a view of the sand fields and Radio Kootwijk.

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8.44 km

Kootwijkerzand

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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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10.7 km

Kootwijk village centre and church

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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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14.5 km

Caitwickerzand

Nature Reserve

19.1 km

De Hoop Corn Mill Garderen

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The mill was restored (restored) in 1934, 1938, 1957, 1970, 1993 and 2006. In 1998 the cross arms in the upper wheel were reinforced with merbau and the long sprout …

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21.6 km

View of the Speulderveld heath

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Beautiful cycle path through the vast heathland of the Speulderveld, between Uddel and Garderen. A beautiful area to cycle through all year round, but of course you can't beat the …

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24.7 km

View of the Countryside from the Rest Area

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resting place with beautiful view and bench

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39.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.6 km

9.73 km

8.43 km

251 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.0 km

9.11 km

6.93 km

2.52 km

1.42 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 31 August

21°C

12°C

36 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

May 18, 2024,Kootwijkerzand – Radio Kootwijk - Runde von Garderen

Day 1 of our Whitsun bike tour around Garderen.
Great landscape, a constant change between forest and heath.

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September 10, 2021,Kootwijkse zandverstuiving – Radio Kootwijk Rondje vanuit Garderen

Again a lovely route. Alternating forest, heathland, sandy plains and pieces of "inhabited world".
Beautifully landscaped bike paths through the forest.
The tour doesn't seem that far, but with always a stop for photos and enjoying the things around you (such as a break at Radio Kootwijk and a late lunch in Nieuw Millingen) yet another half day under the …

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View of Radio Kootwijk – Kootwijkerzand loop from Radio Kootwijk

View of Radio Kootwijk

Radio Kootwijk viewpoint

Grassy path along the edge of the Veluwe

Kootwijkerzand

Kootwijk village centre and church

De Hoop Corn Mill Garderen

View of the Speulderveld heath

View of the Countryside from the Rest Area

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