Veluwezoom national park
National Park Veluwezoom, located in the province of Gelderland in the Netherlands, is the oldest national park in the Netherlands and is a beautiful and varied nature reserve. The park covers about 5,000 hectares and is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, cyclists and anyone who wants to enjoy the unspoiled beauty of Dutch nature.
A striking feature of Veluwezoom National Park is the diversity of landscapes it hosts. The park includes vast heathlands, dense forests, sand drifts, rolling hills and picturesque valleys. This variety is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, making it a true paradise for plant and animal lovers.
The park is home to an array of wildlife, including red deer, wild boar, deer, foxes, badgers, pine marten and numerous bird species. It is also an important area for migratory birds and provides nesting and roosting sites for many bird species.
For those who enjoy hiking and biking, National Park Veluwezoom offers an extensive network of hiking trails and bicycle routes. These routes take visitors through the different landscapes of the park and offer breathtaking views of the Veluwe. A popular attraction is the Posbank, a vantage point on the hill the Posbank from which one has a beautiful panorama of the area.
The park is managed by Natuurmonumenten, an organization dedicated to the conservation and management of natural areas in the Netherlands. They take care of maintaining the ecological value of the park and the welfare of the animals living in it.