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Ede

Geographic centre of the Netherlands – Wekeromse Sand and Heath loop from Meulunteren

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Hiking trails & Routes
Netherlands
Gelderland
Ede

Geographic centre of the Netherlands – Wekeromse Sand and Heath loop from Meulunteren

Moderate

4.7

(37)

189

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Geographic centre of the Netherlands – Wekeromse Sand and Heath loop from Meulunteren

03:51

14.9km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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961 m

Geographic centre of the Netherlands

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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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3.69 km

Wekeromse Sand and Heath

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A special place on the Veluwe. Not only the drifting sand but also the heath deserve attention.

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9.10 km

Pond in Het Wekeromse Zand

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The Het Wekeromse Zand nature reserve is a 500 hectare nature reserve in the southwest of the small town of Wekerom. The area consists of forests, heathland, farmland and inland …

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9.73 km

Rest area by the lake with a large signpost indicating the direction and distance to the center of gravity of the Netherlands.

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10.0 km

Wekeromse Sand

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The Wekeromse Zand is not only beautiful, it is also unique, because it is one of the few places where actively drifting sand still occurs. Due to the extreme living …

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12.6 km

Sand Drift Veluwe

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beautiful sand drift

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12.8 km

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13.2 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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14.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

3.15 km

646 m

156 m

Surfaces

8.13 km

5.72 km

705 m

371 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 12 July

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