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Walking route · Arnhem · Veluwe Wandering Trail · Updated on 5 November 2026

Veluwe Zwerfpad walk

Veluwe Zwerfpad is a walk of 380.4 km from Arnhem. Along the way: 680 benches and picnic tables, 22 water fountains and refill points, 13 public toilets and 6 bike pumps.

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Veluwe Zwerfpad
Monument Woeste Hoeve · after 225.1 km
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Photo: Marc Ryckaert (MJJR) · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Nederland Watermuseum
Nederland Watermuseum · after 657 m
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Photo: Ciell · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Huis Zypendaal
Huis Zypendaal · after 2.4 km
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Photo: Henk Monster · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 380.4 km
  • ± 3:30 h per stage
  • ↑ 1,500 m · ↓ 1,481 m
  • Moderate per stage
  • From A to B
  • Regional route

  1. Start in Arnhem

    0 km

    At the start: water point.

  2. 491 m · 3 benches

    Water point

    491 m

  3. 166 m

    Nederland Watermuseum

    657 m

    Museum

  4. 275 m · 5 benches

    Water point

    932 m

  5. 1.4 km · 37 benches

    Huis Zypendaal

    2.4 km

    Water point

  6. 6.3 km · 17 benches

    Water point

    8.6 km

  7. 10.3 km · 26 benches

    Airborne Monument

    19 km

    2 water fountains and refill points

  8. 12.4 km · 17 benches

    Water point

    31.3 km

  9. 12.3 km · 7 benches

    Valenberg

    43.6 km

    Viewpoint

  10. 10.6 km · 22 benches

    De Koepel

    54.3 km

    Water point

  11. 5.1 km · 36 benches

    Middelpunt van Nederland

    59.3 km

    Viewpoint

  12. 2.4 km · 2 benches

    De Germaanse Put

    61.7 km

    Archaeological site

  13. 800 m · 2 benches

    Celtic Fields and 1 more

    62.5 km

    Observation tower

  14. 19.4 km · 21 benches

    Public toilet

    81.9 km

  15. 13.5 km · 10 benches

    Public toilet

    95.4 km

  16. 12.3 km · 36 benches

    2 water fountains and refill points

    107.7 km

  17. 38.1 km · 64 benches

    Public toilet

    145.8 km

  18. 1.2 km · 7 benches

    2 public toilets, 2 water fountains and refill points and 2 bike pumps

    147 km

  19. 4.2 km · 5 benches

    Het Verscholen Dorp

    151.2 km

    Attraction · Audio story · 2 min

  20. 11.3 km · 11 benches

    Kasteel Cannenburch

    162.6 km

    Museum · Audio story · 2 min

  21. 1.7 km · 14 benches

    Public toilet

    164.3 km

  22. 36.1 km · 36 benches

    gebouw A

    200.4 km

    Attraction

  23. 13.6 km · 26 benches

    Public toilet and water point

    214 km

  24. 11.1 km · 9 benches

    Monument Woeste Hoeve

    225.1 km

    Memorial

  25. 12.5 km · 17 benches

    Uitkijktoren Trapjesberg

    237.6 km

    Observation tower

  26. 26.1 km · 49 benches

    Posbank

    263.7 km

    Public toilet, water point and bike pump

  27. 4.6 km · 5 benches

    Brandtoren

    268.3 km

    Observation tower

  28. 9.3 km · 13 benches

    International Memorial for the Unknown Child

    277.6 km

    Memorial

  29. 4.8 km · 7 benches

    2 public toilets

    282.3 km

  30. 3.3 km · 29 benches

    Water point

    285.6 km
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  1. 440 m · 5 benches

    Water point

    286.1 km

  2. 490 m · 17 benches

    Water point

    286.5 km

  3. 40.9 km · 47 benches

    Water point and bike pump

    327.5 km

  4. 21.5 km · 27 benches

    Museonder

    348.9 km

    2 public toilets

  5. 4.6 km · 13 benches

    Jachthuis Sint Hubertus

    353.5 km

    Public toilet

  6. 4.1 km · 6 benches

    Water point

    357.6 km

  7. 208 m · 6 benches

    Water point

    357.9 km

  8. 12.3 km · 6 benches

    Bike pump

    370.2 km

  9. 6.9 km · 3 benches

    Water point and bike pump

    377.1 km

  10. 3.4 km · 4 benches

    Finish

    380.4 km
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Longest stretch without a toilet: 81.9 kmBetween 0 km and 81.9 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the water points, toilets and sights within 100 m of it.

19 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot. 11 more along the route are on the map.

Stages (25)

  1. 1etappe 01stage 0119 km
  2. 2etappe 02stage 0220.5 km
  3. 3etappe 03stage 0316.7 km
  4. 4etappe 04stage 0417.1 km
  5. 5etappe 05stage 0513.8 km
  6. 6etappe 06stage 069.5 km
  7. 7etappe 07stage 0712.7 km
  8. 8etappe 08stage 0814.7 km
  9. 9etappe 09stage 0915.6 km
  10. 10etappe 10stage 107.5 km
  11. 11etappe 11stage 1115.7 km
  12. 12etappe 12stage 1217.5 km
  13. 13etappe 13stage 1315.4 km
  14. 14etappe 14stage 1417.7 km
  15. 15etappe 15stage 1520.5 km
  16. 16etappe 16stage 1618.6 km
  17. 17etappe 17stage 177.5 km
  18. 18etappe 18stage 1813.1 km
  19. 19etappe 19stage 1913.5 km
  20. 20doorsteek 1 - etappe 20shortcut 1 - stage 2011.6 km
  21. 21doorsteek 2 - etappe 21shortcut 2 - stage 218.9 km
  22. 22doorsteek 3 - etappe 22shortcut 3 - stage 2217.2 km
  23. 23doorsteek 4 - etappe 23shortcut 4 - stage 2318.5 km
  24. 24doorsteek 5 - etappe 24shortcut 5 - stage 2415.1 km
  25. 25doorsteek 6 - etappe 25shortcut 6 - stage 2522.7 km

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 1,500 m
Down
↓ 1,481 m
Highest point
100 m
Lowest point
10 m
  • 5-10% slope · 2.6 km
  • 7 stairs

Elevation from AHN (Rijkswaterstaat), smoothed.

Way types

380.4 km in total
  • Track: 218.5 km
  • Path: 84.2 km
  • Road: 38.6 km
  • Cycleway: 19.2 km
  • Street: 9.1 km
  • Footpath: 7.9 km
  • Busy road: 1.1 km
  • Stairs: 7 stairs
  • Unknown: 25 m

Surfaces

380.4 km in total
  • Natural: 74.5 km
  • Unpaved: 65.5 km
  • Gravel: 61.7 km
  • Asphalt: 39.8 km
  • Paved: 13 km
  • Unknown: 124.5 km

About the walking route Veluwe Zwerfpad

Updated on 5 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap and the AHN.

Where do you walk?

Veluwe Zwerfpad is a walking route of 380.4 km that starts in Arnhem. It does not end where it starts. Along the way you pass Nederland Watermuseum (after 657 m), Huis Zypendaal (after 2.4 km) and Airborne Monument (after 19 km).

How hard is the route?

You climb 1,500 m in total and descend 1,481 m. There are 7 flights of steps along the way. Allow ± 3:30 h per stage, without breaks. The level is moderate per stage.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (218.5 km), path (84.2 km) and road (38.6 km). Of the surface, 74.5 km natural and 65.5 km unpaved. For 124.5 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 680 benches and picnic tables, 22 water fountains and refill points, 13 public toilets and 6 bike pumps. The longest stretch without a toilet is 81.9 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Website of the route

Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Kröller-Müller MuseumKröller-Müller MuseumMuseum · 330 m from the route
  2. 2Museum ArnhemMuseum ArnhemMuseum · 418 m from the route
  3. 3Paleis het LooPaleis het LooCastle · 2.6 km from the route
  4. 4Kasteel DoorwerthKasteel DoorwerthCastle · 2.6 km from the route
  5. 5Kasteel Het Oude LooKasteel Het Oude LooCastle · 2.3 km from the route
  6. 6Kasteel De EssenburghKasteel De EssenburghCastle · 2.9 km from the route
  7. 7Veluwsche Stoomtrein MaatschappijVeluwsche Stoomtrein MaatschappijMuseum · 4.5 km from the route
  8. 8Kasteel RenswoudeKasteel RenswoudeCastle · 5.6 km from the route
  9. 9Kasteel BiljoenKasteel BiljoenCastle · 2.3 km from the route
  10. 10De NaaldDe NaaldMemorial · 3.2 km from the route
  11. 11Kasteel MiddachtenKasteel MiddachtenCastle · 1.4 km from the route
  12. 12Castellum MeinerswijkCastellum MeinerswijkArchaeological site · 2.3 km from the route
  13. 1330 april 200930 april 2009Memorial · 3.2 km from the route
  14. 14World Soil MuseumWorld Soil MuseumMuseum · 4 km from the route
  15. 15Airborne Museum 'Hartenstein'Airborne Museum 'Hartenstein'Museum · 807 m from the route
  16. 16HunneschansHunneschansArchaeological site · 2.5 km from the route
  17. 17CODACODAMuseum · 4.7 km from the route
  18. 18Kasteel StaverdenKasteel StaverdenCastle · 981 m from the route
  19. 19Lalique MuseumLalique MuseumMuseum · 4 km from the route
  20. 20Nederlands TegelmuseumNederlands TegelmuseumMuseum · 193 m from the route
  21. 21Kasteel OldenallerKasteel OldenallerCastle · 5.1 km from the route
  22. 22Arnhem War Museum 40 - 45Arnhem War Museum 40 - 45Museum · 385 m from the route
  23. 23Het DepotHet DepotMuseum · 4.3 km from the route
  24. 24Noord-Veluws MuseumNoord-Veluws MuseumMuseum · 4.3 km from the route
  25. 25Marius van Dokkum MuseumMarius van Dokkum MuseumMuseum · 6.2 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Veluwe Zwerfpad?

Veluwe Zwerfpad is 380.4 km long, in 25 stages of 15.2 km on average. Allow ± 3:30 h per stage of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Arnhem.

How hard is this route?

Moderate per stage, with 60 m per stage of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 13 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 81.9 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 22 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Nederland Watermuseum, Huis Zypendaal and Airborne Monument.

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