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Ermelo

Speulderbos (Forest of the Dancing Trees)

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Speulderbos (Forest of the Dancing Trees)

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Speulderbos (Forest of the Dancing Trees)

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    Location: Ermelo, Gelderland, Netherlands

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    1. Speulderbos – Forest Views in the Veluwe loop from Garderen

    5.86km

    01:30

    30m

    30m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    2. Speulderbos – Solse Gat loop from Garderen

    15.2km

    03:54

    60m

    60m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    3. Solse Gat – Speulderbos loop from Garderen

    16.8km

    04:18

    60m

    60m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    May 6, 2024

    People used to think that the Speulderbos was haunted. A musician is said to have played in the forest for a group of horsemen, for whom he had also played at Staverden Castle the night before. Both times the riders allegedly behaved rather unpleasantly towards the musician. As punishment, they were turned into dancing trees in the forest. Do you still recognize the dancing horsemen in the tribes?

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      April 11, 2025

      The dancing trees.

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        August 11, 2022

        you will also encounter ramparts and grave mounds.

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