Wezep: Nature, Trails and History

If you’re looking for a hotel in Wezep, the focus of your travel plans can help you decide: nature areas, walking trails, a longer cycling route or historical connections appeal to different interests. Landgoed De Oldhorst has a clear visitor requirement: the estate can only be visited as part of a guided tour.

Nature between heathland and forest

The Wezepsche Heide covers 260 hectares and is part of the Natura 2000 network. It is accessible from sunrise to sunset; check for any temporary restrictions before your visit. Part of the long-distance Het Westerborkpad trail runs through the heathland. This makes it possible to include the area in your tour plans as a section of a longer walking trail.

De Vuursteenberg offers a different natural setting: it is a typical Veluwe forest landscape rich in lichens, located on the push moraine of the north-western Veluwe and part of an ancient glacial meltwater terrace. It is also part of the Veluwe’s free-roaming wildlife area. The two nature destinations offer different highlights: the Wezepsche Heide is defined by its size and Natura 2000 status, while De Vuursteenberg is known for its forest character, abundance of lichens and glacial landform.

Walking and cycling routes

A red walking trail, 2.5 kilometres long, runs through De Vuursteenberg. Part of the long-distance Het Westerborkpad trail passes through the Wezepsche Heide. This lets you distinguish a walking route with a specified distance from a section of a long-distance trail that passes through a particular landscape.

The Looproute Wezep is suitable for both walkers and runners and runs partly through Wezep Noord. It follows paved terrain and is lit in the evening. This route offers different features to consider than the red walking trail through De Vuursteenberg: here, the intended use, surface and lighting are relevant, while the De Vuursteenberg trail has a specified length of 2.5 kilometres.

For a longer bike ride, the Fietsroute WO2 Oldebroek is another option. It is more than 42 kilometres long and passes crash sites, hiding places, streets named after people who lost their lives, and other notable Second World War locations in the municipality of Oldebroek. Both the route’s distance and its historical connections define this ride.

From the Veluwe TOP Wezep car park, you can choose between various walking and cycling routes. This offers a different approach to planning: first, you can choose between different types of route on foot or by bike.

Landgoed De Oldhorst and historical connections

Landgoed De Oldhorst is located in Wezep. The estate’s house is a Rijksmonument, a designated national heritage site, and was built in 1751. The estate also includes a park-like garden with streams, a distinctive grotto and berceaux. This makes both the historic house and the design of the garden distinct features of the site.

As Landgoed De Oldhorst is privately owned, it can only be visited as part of a guided tour. Tour availability is announced separately, so check before your visit.

The Collectie Oldebroek 4045 en omstreken comprises a collection of objects and documents originating mainly from the north-eastern Veluwe, but also from other parts of the Netherlands. Its geographical origins therefore extend beyond a single area.

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