View of the Veluwe Open Plains – Geographic centre of the Netherlands loop from Meulunteren

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View of the Veluwe Open Plains – Geographic centre of the Netherlands loop from Meulunteren

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View of the Veluwe Open Plains – Geographic centre of the Netherlands loop from Meulunteren

02:11

8.39km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Veluwe

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.28 km

de Paaskolk

Lake

4.25 km

De Koepel Observation Tower (Lunteren)

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Fantastic place in the middle of the forest. Climbing the tower is also recommended. Please check the opening hours.

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5.25 km

De Lunterse Boer

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In 1953, two ladies started a tea house, where they sold lemonade and pine cakes to hikers and tourists. More than 60 years and several owners later, the Lunterse Boer …

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5.59 km

Dennenhorst-Dinger

Nature Reserve

6.48 km

View of the Veluwe Open Plains

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One of the views over the open plains in this area.

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6.49 km

De Goudsberg – Center of the Netherlands

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great overview of this field

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6.84 km

Stone Steps and Bridges in Veluwe

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bridge parts in the forest

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6.95 km

Gravel Extraction Timeline Steps

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On the Timeline Staircase in the Middelpunt nature reserve, you'll walk through time. From the deepest point in the Zandgroeve (sand quarry), you'll climb up to the Middelpunt.

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7.44 km

Geographic centre of the Netherlands

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The geographic center of the Netherlands. Easy to recognize by the large stone. You also have plenty of opportunities here to sit down for a break.

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8.39 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.80 km

2.09 km

413 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.97 km

2.19 km

599 m

535 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

17°C

6°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

September 14, 2025,Uitzicht over de open vlaktes van de Veluwe – Geografisch middelpunt van Nederland rondtocht vanuit Lunteren

A truly beautiful walk with some minor challenges, including climbs, descents, and some less-than-perfect paths, which are still perfectly manageable. You'll also pass through some lovely spots, including the center of the Netherlands. Absolutely worth it, and we really enjoyed it.

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September 14, 2025,Wandeling

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December 28, 2024,Mooi uitzicht – Middelpunt van Nederland rondtocht vanuit Lunteren

Nice and fun walk
A walk from Lunteren
There was light fog.
You come across a lookout tower but it was not open.
And the geographical center of the Netherlands.

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