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The Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park — nature highlights & trip planning · Libelo

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The Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park

The Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park

Netherlands, Overijssel

Hiking
Cycling
Mountain biking
Wildlife watching
Biking

The Sallandse Heuvelrug & Twents Reggedal area was formed 150,000 years ago by glacial activity, leaving behind 16 hills.
140 species of meadow and water birds have been spotted in the park.

Rules and access

What The Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park asks of visitors. Rules come from the park authority.

Allowed

Cycling
Cycling is allowed on designated routes, including road cycling and mountain biking.
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Accessibility
The park offers wheelchair-accessible facilities, including parking and toilets.
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Trails
Stay on the paths and give nature space.
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Biking

Mountain biking is allowed on marked routes.

Weather

Bring rain gear if wet weather is expected.

Picnicking

Visitors can use picnic benches or set up their own chairs at the day camping area.

Clothing

Wear sturdy, waterproof shoes and clothes that can get dirty.

Dogs

Dogs are allowed, but specific rules may apply.

Trail markings

Follow the purple posts with the international mountainbike symbol to stay on the Hellendoorn route.

Safety

Engage in outdoor sports safely and wear protective gear.

Mountainbiking

The blue MTB-route Holterberg is only accessible from November 1 to February 26.

Responsibility

Feel responsible for your behavior towards nature and its users.

Courtesy

Be friendly, give others space, and reduce your speed.

General

Visitors are advised to follow specific rules to minimize disturbance to nature.

Behavior

Dare to address others about their behavior.

Seasonal access

The MTB-route Holterberg is only open from November 1 to February 27.

Not allowed

Vehicles
The road through the park is closed to traffic at night to reduce disturbance.
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Parking
Parking is not allowed at the Noetselerberg viewpoint, except for those with a disability permit.
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Camping
Camping is not permitted in the park.
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Wildlife
Visitors are asked to minimize disturbance to nature.
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Fires
Fires are not permitted to protect the natural environment.
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Environment
Visitors are reminded to respect the environment and other users of the trails.
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Trails

Marked routes inside the park. Colours are the waymarks you follow on the ground.

Haarler Enk Walk
Moderate
Pieterpad Etappe 11
16 km · Moderate
Vensterbaankiesroute
Moderate
Hulpboswachter Trail
7 km · Moderate
De Sprengenberg Highlights Loop
5 km · Easy
Het Kabouterpad
1 km · Easy
Toegankelijke route Hellendoorn
3.2 km · Easy
Yellow Trail (adjusted)
Moderate
Kabouterpad
0.5 km · Easy
Luttenberg Trail
Moderate
Joep de Eekhoorn Trail
2 km · Easy
Archemerroute
Moderate
Unnamed Walking Routes
7.5 km · Moderate
Various Walking Trails
Moderate
Viggo de Vos
Easy
Dierenvriendjes pad
Easy
Wheelchair Accessible Trail
1.3 km · Easy
Sallandpad
Moderate
Fietsroute Enter Rijssen
Moderate
Day Hike
14 km · Moderate
Het verdwenen landschap: Rijssen - Nijverdal - Markelo
Moderate
Ommetje Beuseberg
Moderate
Vensterbaankiesroute, blauw
Moderate
Toegankelijke route Lemelerberg
0.9 km · Easy
Two-Day Route
Moderate
Toegankelijke route Op de Borkeld
1.3 km · Easy
Archemerbergroute
Moderate
Rondje Sallandse Heuvelrug
Moderate
Eelerberg Long Trail
9.5 km · Moderate
Route from M71
Moderate
Eelerberg Trails
2 km · Moderate

What you might see

Wildlife and plants recorded in the park. Watch from a distance; leave no trace.

Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes · Uncommon
Roe Deer
Capreolus capreolus · Uncommon
Wild Boar
Sus scrofa · Rare
Weasel
Mustela nivalis · Rare
Tawny Owl
Strix aluco · Rare
Common Frog
Rana temporaria · Uncommon
Great Crested Newt
Triturus cristatus
Smooth Newt
Lissotriton vulgaris · Rare
Sand Lizard
Lacerta agilis · Endangered
Viviparous Lizard
Zootoca vivipara · Rare
Beaver
Castor fiber · Common
Wolf
Canis lupus · Common
Badger
Badger · Common
Hazel Dormouse
Muscardinus avellanarius · Common
Various bird species
Various bird species · Common
Kestrel
Falco tinnunculus · Common
Nightjar
Caprimulgus europaeus · Common
Red Deer
Cervus elaphus · Common
Oystercatcher
Haematopus ostralegus · Common
Yellowhammer
Emberiza citrinella · Common
Lapwing
Vanellus vanellus · Common
Pine marten
Martes martes · Common
Black-tailed Godwit
Limosa limosa · Common
Rabbit
Oryctolagus cuniculus · Common
Redshank
Tringa totanus · Common
Hare
Hare · Common
Songbirds
Songbirds · Common
Fox
Fox · Common
Birds of prey
Birds of prey · Common
Black Grouse
Tetrao tetrix · Common
Juniper
Juniper · Common
Sheep
Sheep · Common
Various water birds
Various water birds · Common
Veluwe heath sheep
Veluwse heideschapen · Common
Chicken
Chicken · Common
Pig
Pig · Common
Goat
Goat · Common
Guinea pig
Guinea pig · Common
Hobby Falcon
Hobby Falcon · Common
Moorhen
Gallinula chloropus · Common
Frog
Frog · Common
Cranes
Cranes · Common
Sparrowhawk
Sparrowhawk · Common
Buzzard
Buzzard · Common
Raven
Raven · Common
Veluwe Heath Sheep
Veluwe Heath Sheep · Common
Fly Agaric
Amanita muscaria · Common
Partridge
Perdix perdix · Common
Stone Marten
Martes foina · Common

Getting there and planning

Nearest city: Nijverdal

Official park website(sallandseheuvelrug.nl)
Wikipedia(nl.wikipedia.org)

Park facts

Designation: National park
Established: 2004
Area: 35 km²