Geographic centre of the Netherlands – View of the Veluwe Open Plains loop from Meulunteren

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Geographic centre of the Netherlands – View of the Veluwe Open Plains loop from Meulunteren

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Geographic centre of the Netherlands – View of the Veluwe Open Plains loop from Meulunteren

01:26

5.45km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Veluwe

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.01 km

Geographic centre of the Netherlands

Highlight • Monument

The geographic center of the Netherlands. Easy to recognize by the large stone. You also have plenty of opportunities here to sit down for a break.

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1.41 km

Timeline Staircase Lunteren

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The Timeline Staircase in Lunteren is no less than 15 meters high and has more than 100 steps. Along the stairs are a number of figures that tell you the story of the landscape during the Ice Age 140,000 years ago.

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1.50 km

Gravel Extraction Timeline Steps

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On the Timeline Staircase in the Middelpunt nature reserve, you'll walk through time. From the deepest point in the Zandgroeve (sand quarry), you'll climb up to the Middelpunt.

Climbing through Time
Your journey through time begins with an object that represents the Ice Age, 140,000 years ago. As you continue your climb, you'll pass figures like a saber-toothed tiger, a reindeer, and a knight. Each represents a different era. The higher you climb, the later the era.
Source and more information: bezoek-ede.nl

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1.61 km

Stone Steps and Bridges in Veluwe

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bridge parts in the forest

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1.95 km

View of the Veluwe Open Plains

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One of the views over the open plains in this area.

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2.66 km

Het Uilenbos Pancake House

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3.31 km

Engweg Sand Path in Veluwe

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sandy path

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4.82 km

Edge of Uilenbos

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👌🏼Wonderfully smooth asphalt -
Perfect for hiking🥾🥾, cycling🚴, inline skating...
Enjoy a changing panoramic view 🎨🌿🍂🍃 over wide fields in every season 🤗.

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5.45 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.53 km

875 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.56 km

1.24 km

722 m

486 m

422 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 14 October

19°C

9°C

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Comments

June 27, 2025,Route Uilenbos

Surprisingly nice walk!
Along the way there is plenty to see and do. From the origin of the landscape on the stairs to various viewers with explanations of the object you are standing at. And you pass the center of the Netherlands, also a nice extra.

The landscape changes and that adds to the walk.

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