From Holiday Park De Woeste Hoogte you can directly enter the beautiful Veluwe nature. This blog specifically focuses on walks that are suitable for families with young children. We have walked these routes ourselves and selected two routes that are relatively short (4-5 km) and easily accessible, so children can complete them without problems.
During our walks we came across tracks of all kinds of animals and with a bit of luck even real deer. We noticed that for young children, it is often already an adventure to walk through the forest and spot tracks or animals. We find it important to take the time to enjoy the nature and tranquility that the Veluwe offers.
We find both routes well signposted and they offer a quiet, natural environment where you can enjoy the landscape in peace. We have walked them ourselves and they are perfect for a relaxed walk with the whole family. For adults looking for more challenging and longer routes, those will be covered in a future blog.
Recommended routes
WNW Veluwe - Lierderbos - yellow route (5.1 km, approximately 1 hour)
We walked this route through the Lierderbos, where deciduous and coniferous trees alternate. The route is marked with yellow posts and at 5.1 kilometers is very doable for children who like a bit of walking. Along the way we passed open spaces where we could spot wildlife with a bit of luck, and we saw plenty of fallen trees to climb on. We found it lovely that it is a quiet area, so you mainly hear the birds and the rustling of the wind here. Because the paths are unpaved, it is real roaming through nature.
Tip: We noticed that good walking shoes or boots are handy after rain, as the paths can be muddy – which is often extra fun for children!
WNW Veluwe - Schenkenshul - red route (4.3 km, approximately 52 minutes)
We walked this red post route, which is slightly shorter and therefore perfect for a morning or afternoon walk. We walked through the beautiful Schenkenshul area, known for its rolling heathlands and vistas. Especially in August, when the heather turns purple, it is breathtakingly beautiful here. We found it lovely that the route goes almost entirely over sandy paths and is car-free, so children can run around safely. We recommend stopping occasionally and looking for tracks of wild boar or deer that regularly cross here.