6x fantastic equestrian routes on the Veluwe

Riding routes on the Veluwe

Taking a horse on holiday is an excellent way to unwind and get extensively acquainted with nature. Take beautiful rides through vast forests, trot across colourful heathland and gallop across vast sandy plains. The Veluwe is one of those places where natural beauty shows its best side and horse lovers are only too happy to sink into the saddle. This place may be known as a cycling and hiking Walhalla, but with no less than 500 kilometres of bridleways, this is the place to get on your horse. So quickly discover our tips for 6 fantastic equestrian routes on the Veluwe and choose a holiday with a horse too.

Legends and legends route

The Sagen en Legenden route is a great option to feast your eyes and enjoy the outdoors. During the five-hour trip across the Veluwe, you will come across plenty of hidden gems worth admiring. Extra special are the true folk tales that have been a household name on the Veluwe for generations. The Spookruiter along 't Hessenspoor and Planken Wambuis is an example of one of the impressive stories that circulate here. While your horse enjoys a well-earned break, delve into local legends. Nowhere else are magnificent vistas of nature combined with sensational stories as well as on this route!

Ginkelse Heide route

Would you like to take a horse and carriage ride? Or are you looking forward to a varied ride over blooming heathland? Then the Ginkelse Heide is the place for beautiful equestrian routes across the Veluwe. On this 25-kilometre route, you will discover the vast heathland of the Ede and Ginkelse Heide in scents and colours, with one of the highlights being the two sheep pens. For a tasty treat, stop along the way at Mossel Farm, where your horse can be safely stabled in the meantime. A nice place to recharge before continuing the route!

Day trip Hoenderlose Bos

Where green dominates, the rider rides best. That makes the day ride "The Hoenderlose Forest" one of the best in the region. To admire all the green of this ride in its full glory, you start north of Hoenderloo on this tour full of variety. The height difference in several places makes this 35-kilometre route a fun challenge for riders who are sportily inclined.

Edese Forest route

The Edese Bos route is one of the tours that should not be missing from the list of the most enjoyable horseback rides across the Veluwe. This route combines a forest environment with a beautiful stretch of heathland. Coniferous and deciduous trees can be found in large numbers on this route, allowing you to fully enjoy a green palette during an outdoor ride. With a duration of 1.5 hours, this route is the ideal time-share during your holiday!

Posbank route

Taking a trip through a stunning green setting? Then you should definitely try the Posbank route. This route is unique in its kind thanks to the height differences of the moraines. Moreover, in this varied area, woods alternate with plains that are excellent to admire from the back of your horse. During the ride, you will pass Signal Imbosch, which is the highest point of the Veluwe. With a bit of luck, you will even encounter wild animals here.

Roekel and Mossel route

The Roekel and Mossel route is an entertaining challenge for both experienced and inexperienced riders. This route is best described as varied, allowing you to get to know the Veluwe at its best. Don't be surprised if you suddenly come face to face with Spanish cattle or wild horses, as the route winds through the habitat of various animal species. Need a breather? Then insert a short stop at De Houtzagerij.

Carefree stays and horse riding in the Veluwe

After one or more horseback rides on the Veluwe, it is time to end your day at a lovely holiday park. How about Bospark Ede or Recreatiepark 't Gelloo? Two holiday parks where a fully equipped chalet on the Veluwe is waiting for you, so that you can start the next day fresh and fruity on one of the nearby routes. Are you bringing your own horse? Then Landgoed de Scheleberg can take care of everything for you. At the riding school opposite, you will find a boarding house for your horse, where your horse will be completely pampered.

These were the 6 most beautiful riding routes on the Veluwe. Book a bungalow in the Veluwe and experience a holiday like no other.