Hulshorst: Hiking Trails, Sand Landscape and Veluwemeer

When looking for a hotel for Hulshorst, it is worth deciding first what you want to focus on during your trip: hiking routes pass through different landscapes, water sports take center stage on the Veluwemeer, and the De Maagd grain mill connects the village with its milling history. This lets you plan your trip around the activities that genuinely interest you.

Hiking by distance and landscape

The Hulshorster Bosrandroute offers two route lengths: 22 kilometres and a shortened 10-kilometre option. It is marked with purple-and-white signs bearing an H and leads through woodland, across heathland and along a stretch of drifting sand. If you are choosing between the two options, the considerable difference in length can help you decide. Check the route details before setting out.

The “Van Horst naar zee” hiking route starts in Hulshorst and is part of Wandelnetwerk Veluwe; it is marked in orange. It passes over old cultivated land and through the Veenweide area between the Veluwe and the Veluwemeer coast. Check the route details before setting out on this trail, too. The Green Route Hulshorst passes through Belvédèrebos and along the Nodbeek.

Sand landscape and distinctive species

Hulshorsterzand has large areas of drifting sand in a woodland setting, as well as a marked hiking trail. Removing trees that had previously been planted allowed the sand to drift again. Species found there include the antlion, the nightjar and the tawny pipit, which occur in only a few other places in the Netherlands.

Water sports and cycling

A surf beach has been created on the boundary between Hulshorst and Nunspeet. At the Veluwemeer near Hulshorst, Surfoever De Hoge Bijssel offers opportunities for surfing, sailing, swimming, rowing and fishing. Hulshorst’s water sports options also include four beach resorts with water sports harbours. The availability of these activities may vary by provider and season; check in advance what is offered at the time of your visit.

On a cycling trip in Hulshorst, you can take the ferry to Biddinghuizen. The crossing takes 25 minutes. The ferry operates seasonally, so check the timetable in advance.

Mill, history and visitor information

The De Maagd grain mill in Hulshorst is a Rijksmonument, a listed national heritage site, dating from 1894. The flour produced there is supplied to bakers in the wider Hulshorst area. Since its extensive restoration in 1988, the mill has remained capable of milling. If the mill’s current operations are important to your travel plans, check in advance.

The former Hulshorst railway station is also part of the village’s history: it opened in 1863. For practical visitor information, the VVV tourist information point in Dorpshuis De Wieken offers walking and cycling routes, maps, souvenirs and general information. Opening hours may change; check before your visit.

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