CYCLING ROUTE · GELDERLAND

Cycling Route South Veluwe and Rhine Valley

Cycling through a primeval landscape of forested hills, expansive heathlands, marshy riverbanks, stately estates, centuries-old castles and elegant country houses.

Cycling route through South Veluwe and Rhine Valley

The Landscape

Between Arnhem, Ede and Wageningen lies a typical Veluwe mosaic of forests, heathlands and sandy clearings. You ride along quiet avenues and forest paths past old oaks and beeches, while heathland and sandy expanses bring light, space and wide views.
Closer to the Rhine, the scenery shifts to river and floodplains, with wet grasslands, reed fringes and riparian woodlands that change colour with the seasons. The edge of the glacial ridge rises strikingly above the river valley here, so you continually move between higher, dry woodland and lower, water-rich landscapes.

What You'll Discover Along the Way

Forests and heathlands of the South Veluwe

Forests and Heaths

Continuous Veluwe forests, quiet avenues and leafy woodland edges alternate with open heathland and sandy clearings that bring light and wide views.

Estates and heritage along the route

Estates and Heritage

Estates and country houses add a calm historic character, while Doorwerth Castle stands out among the greenery on the edge of the river landscape.

Rhine Valley and river landscape

Rivers and Streams

Towards the Rhine, floodplains, wet grasslands, reed fringes and riparian woodlands create a water-rich landscape with changing seasonal colours.

Hills and valleys of the South Veluwe

Hills and Valleys

The edge of the glacial ridge creates short climbs and gently undulating stretches, followed by easy descents towards the Rhine and views across the river valley.

Virtual Cycling Through South Veluwe and Rhine Valley

Experience the contrast between quiet Veluwe forests, open heathland and sandy vistas. Towards the Rhine Valley, the landscape changes to dikes, floodplains and riparian woodlands, with subtle elevation changes adding variety to the ride.

Virtual cycling through the South Veluwe and Rhine Valley

Experience the route from home with virtual cycling.

Route Map and Cycling Junctions

Start and finish near cycling junction 37 on the Fonteinallee in Heelsum. Because this is a circular route, you can also start at one of the other cycling junctions along the route.
37 81 38 44 45 97 70 12 85 84 64 65 66 88 89 41 80 61 81 6 20 2 8 9 37

Route Details

Distance 52 km
Riding time 3 h 26 min
Elevation gain 345 m
Paved 86%
Unpaved / semi-paved 14%
Ideal for E-bikes & city bikes

Along the way: several options for a coffee break or lunch.

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