National Park Sallandse Heuvelrug and Wierdense Veld

The Landscape

Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park is one of the most unique natural areas in the Netherlands. In this rolling landscape, you'll find one of the largest continuous dry heathlands in Northwestern Europe. The ridge itself was formed around 150,000 years ago when the advancing ice acted like a giant bulldozer, pushing everything in its path, with meltwater and drifting sand completing the task. The result: an impressive moraine landscape with rolling hills, deep valleys, quiet forests, vast heathlands, and breathtaking views.

Cycling on the eastern side of the Sallandse Heuvelrug, you'll find yourself in an entirely different landscape: the Wierdense Veld. This area consists of wet meadows, marshy patches, and rare living raised bog, a type of landscape that can now only be found in a few places in the Netherlands. The mysterious atmosphere, especially on misty mornings, makes the Wierdense Veld a magical place to walk or cycle. Thanks to careful nature management, this delicate peatland landscape is preserved and continues to develop as a valuable piece of wild nature.