Nature reserves in Ede
In and around Ede, you will find various nature reserves of which the best known is, of course, Het Nationale Park De Hoge Veluwe [The Hoge Veluwe National Park]. With an area of 5,400 hectares, you can walk, cycle and enjoy recreational activities here endlessly. Perhaps less known, but certainly not less beautiful, are the other nature reserves in Ede.
On the Ginkelse Heide you can spot abundant wildlife, as well as discovering an important part of the military history of Ede. Are you looking for shifting sands, blooming heathland or vast forests? Then one of the other nature reserves is just the thing for you. See them all below.
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Deelerwoud
In the peaceful Deelerwoud you will find vast forests and endless heathland in a rolling landscape.
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Ginkelse Heide
Ginkelse Heide
The Ginkelse Heide [Ginkel Heath] near Ede is an area of heathland interspersed with forest and the habitat for many red deer, wild boar and roe deer.
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The Sysselt
The Sysselt is an extensive woodland area east of Ede. The landscape consists of forest, heathland and old planted shifting sands.
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Het Nationale Park De Hoge Veluwe
Het Nationale Park De Hoge Veluwe
Het Nationale Park De Hoge Veluwe [The Hoge Veluwe National Park] is a world-famous nature reserve of more than 5,400 hectares.
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The Kernhem Estate
The Kernhem Estate lies to the north of Ede and is characterised by both a French and an English landscape style.
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The Hoekelum Estate
The Hoekelum Estate is surrounded by a park and a vast forest with characteristic coniferous forests, broad-leaved trees and beech avenues.
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Planken Wambuis
Planken Wambuis
The Planken Wambuis nature reserve offers woods, heathland, sand drifts and the chance to spot wild red deer and boars.
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Wekeromse Zand
Wekeromse Zand
What makes the Wekeromse Zand special is the actively drifting sand, a rich variety of plant and animal species and plenty of woodland and heath.