Veluwe Wander Trail part 02

2026-04-05 17:00

Hiked part 2/25 of the Veluwe Wander Trail, 20.5 kilometres from Wolfheze to Planken Wambuis.

Starting at the Airborne memorial in Wolfheze, this stage crosses open farmland and quiet meadows before following wooded streams through estate grounds. After crossing the Arnhem-Utrecht railway line, the route dives into the vast forests of the Veluwe and emerges onto the wide, open heathland of Planken Wambuis.

Hike report

British Airborne memorial with Pegasus emblem commemorating Operation Market Garden in Wolfheze Quiet road through a wooded residential area in Wolfheze Narrow trail through a beech forest with a carpet of fallen leaves Muddy track along the edge of woodland and an open field under overcast skies Stacked logs and farming equipment beside a green field under grey clouds Stubble field with a tree line on the horizon under an overcast sky Gravel path through a tunnel of young trees with fresh green leaves Forest path with a waymark post through woodland with green ground cover Rows of young ornamental trees in blossom at a tree nursery Cyclist in a yellow jacket riding a narrow trail through dense bushes Narrow trail winding across a vast open grassland under dramatic grey clouds Narrow path winding through a green meadow under spreading oak trees Black cattle grazing in a fenced pasture with woodland behind Dirt track along a fenced meadow toward a row of bare oak trees Fenced dirt track curving alongside a meadow lined with bare oak trees Brown horse grazing in a fenced meadow with woodland in the background Dirt track and paved path stretching into the distance with a runner in red under grey clouds Straight path through open woodland with early spring foliage Tree-lined grassy path leading to a wildlife observation hide Village square with outdoor terrace seating at a traditional Dutch cafe Sandy path between a stream and a beech hedge with wild garlic Stream winding through bare woodland alongside a sandy path Puddle reflecting trees along a sandy path through woodland Stream with a fallen tree trunk and a waymark post in woodland Bench and footbridge beside a pond with green meadows beyond Dirt track along a meadow with blooming serviceberry bushes and a large oak tree Two hikers walking through a green forest with moss-covered trees and rhododendrons Sandy path through mixed conifer and deciduous forest Trail information sign with waymarks in a mixed forest Forest trail alongside a small stream with fallen leaves Stream flowing through woodland viewed from a stone bridge Road with pavement and rhododendron bushes through woodland White house with a garden along a quiet rural path Trail through birch and pine woodland Wide heathland with birch trees and dramatic clouds Wooden wildlife observation platform with steps on the edge of heathland Small white house with entrance posts at a horse riding school in the forest Straight rural lane alongside meadows and woodland Railway tracks stretching into the distance with overhead power lines Train approaching along railway tracks beside a green metal fence Dutch NS intercity train passing a level crossing with barriers down German ICE train crossing heathland near a level crossing Gravel track leading to a farmhouse with a horse in a fenced paddock Sandy trail past a large bare oak tree on the edge of heathland Sandy trail along the edge of scrubland and pine forest Dense rows of tall pine tree trunks Wide forest track through tall pine and oak trees Forest path with a distant walker under a canopy of bare trees Open beech forest floor covered in fallen leaves Winding path past a large pine tree trunk in mixed woodland Open beech and oak forest with a thick carpet of fallen leaves Wet forest track through pine woodland Tunnel-like path through dense bare branches creating an archway Brick underpass beneath a road leading into forest Inside a concrete underpass with graffiti leading to a wooded path Straight trail through a larch forest with fresh green spring needles Grassy track through a larch forest with some felled trees Leaf-covered trail through birch woodland Wet sandy path through pine forest with dry grass Path lined with old beech and birch trees Dead standing spruce trees with new growth beneath in a forest clearing Wide sandy road through mixed birch and beech woodland Expansive open heathland under dramatic clouds with forest on the horizon Wide heathland panorama with scattered trees under a blue sky with clouds Sandy track through open heathland toward pine forest under blue sky Wide open heathland with dry grass and a tree line on the horizon Pine woodland with grassy undergrowth in dappled sunlight Sandy trail through sun-dappled pine forest with grass Open heathland with a lone birch tree and pine trees under dramatic clouds Sandy track through heather-covered heathland toward pine forest Sandy trail winding through heathland with pine trees under blue sky with clouds Hikers on a sandy path through heathland with pine trees under blue sky