The Liesberg Heath – Gortelse Heide loop from Heerde

The Liesberg Heath – Gortelse Heide loop from Heerde

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The Liesberg Heath – Gortelse Heide loop from Heerde

03:58

58.3km

210m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 18.6 km for 1.33 km

Closed: • sunset-sunrise (otherwise open)

After 20.4 km for 5.42 km

Open: • December 25-September 14: sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 33.2 km for 3.74 km

Open: • December 25-September 14: sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

After 44.2 km for 185 m

Open: • sunrise-sunset (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.45 km

Sandy track along the bottom of De Dellen

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On the far right there is usually a trace for the ATB, otherwise it will be plowing.

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4.00 km

View of the Heerde sheepfold

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Nice view of the sheepfold

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29.4 km

Elspeeter Struiken

Nature Reserve

31.8 km

The Liesberg Heath

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in August the heather is in bloom and gives a beautiful purple glow over this plain.

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32.3 km

Gravel road Elspeet – Vaassen (Veluwe)

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Beautiful hardpack gravel road / Strade Bianche through the Crown Estate towards the village of Elspeet. The dual carriageway is great for gravel bikes and mountain bikes, while the hardpack …

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39.4 km

Blooming Heathland

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39.7 km

Gortelse Heide

Highlight • Natural

Experience the tranquility when you cycle through this rolling heathland area. The Gortelse Heide covers 108 hectares and is part of the Het Loo Crown Estate, the largest contiguous estate …

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40.3 km

Heathland Trail in the Veluwe

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Just along the route.

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44.8 km

Landgoed Tongeren

Nature Reserve

46.4 km

Leemkuil

Lake

51.0 km

Restaurant De Ossenstal

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The Ossenstal is a local favorite. For the children because of the delicious pancakes and the endless playground. For adults because of the beautiful terrace where you can relax on …

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58.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types