Expert Hoge Veluwe Expresse Tour

Duration: 4 days
Trails: T2 trails
Distance: More than 20 km / 12 mi per day
Ascent per day: 0 - 250 m / 0 - 820 ft ascent per day

> Walk the Expert Hoge Veluwe Expresse Tour from Arnhem to Lunteren
> Sleep in Arnhem, Hoenderloo, and Lunteren
> Includes accommodation before and after the trek

This 4-day Expert Hoge Veluwe Expresse Tour showcases the best of Dutch nature. Starting in Arnhem, you’ll cross the Hoge Veluwe National Park with its deep forests, open fields, heathlands, and sweeping sand dunes — a complete portrait of the Veluwe’s beauty in one compact adventure.

Across two full hiking stages, you’ll experience everything from castle-like estates to peaceful forest trails and wide dune landscapes. Hand-picked accommodations in Hoenderloo and Lunteren ensure comfort along the way, while stays before and after the trek make for a smooth and carefree hiking weekend from start to finish.

Itinerary

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Arrival in Arnhem

Arrive in Arnhem, the lively gateway to the Veluwe region. Check into your hotel, then take a walk through the old town or along the Rhine promenade. You might spot some castle-like estates and lush parks as you ease into the calm rhythm of the countryside. Enjoy a relaxed dinner and prepare for your upcoming two-day hiking adventure across one of the Netherlands’ most diverse natural areas.

Holiday Inn Express Arnhem

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Holiday Inn Express Arnhem
Holiday Inn Express Arnhem
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2

Arnhem - Hoenderloo

Duration: 06:00 h
Distance: 23.4 km / 14.5 mi
Ascent: 100 m / 328 ft
Descent: 70 m / 230 ft

Start your journey right from the city and soon leave the urban world behind. The path takes you past elegant manors and castle-like estates before entering the vast landscapes of the Hoge Veluwe National Park. Expect a stunning variety of scenery — forest trails, green stretches, open fields, and wide sandy dunes. It’s a complete showcase of everything the Veluwe has to offer, packed into a single, rewarding day. Arrive in Hoenderloo, a quiet village surrounded by nature, and settle into your charming accommodation for the night.

Hotel-Restaurant de Boer'nkinkel

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Hotel-Restaurant de Boer'nkinkel
Hotel-Restaurant de Boer'nkinkel
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Hoenderloo - Lunteren

Duration: 06:11 h
Distance: 24.3 km / 15.1 mi
Ascent: 50 m / 164 ft
Descent: 80 m / 262 ft

Continue your trek through the southern stretches of the park and beyond. Today’s stage features tranquil pine forests, blooming heathlands, and rolling open spaces — a perfect mix for experienced hikers who enjoy steady rhythm and nature immersion. The trail gradually leads you toward Lunteren, known as the geographic heart of the Netherlands. Celebrate the completion of your two-day trek with a cozy evening and a well-earned meal at your boutique hotel.

Parkhotel Hugo de Vries

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Parkhotel Hugo de Vries
Parkhotel Hugo de Vries
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Departure from Lunteren

After breakfast, enjoy a short, relaxing morning stroll — perhaps to the Middelpunt van Nederland marker — or simply sip your coffee surrounded by greenery. When it’s time to go, take the train back to Arnhem or continue to another Dutch destination. Whether you head home or onward, you’ll take with you the perfect weekend memory of forests, dunes, and peaceful Dutch countryside.

Included

  • Accommodation

    We will arrange your accommodation on the Veluwe Treks in hotels, inns, and guesthouses. Accommodation will be private in single, double or twin rooms and with en-suite bathroom where possible.

  • Full travel guide

    You’ll receive access to our trekking app, which serves as your complete digital travel guide for the Veluwe Treks. Inside, you’ll find everything you need for your trek: route descriptions, hiking maps, navigation support, payment information, and all the key details specific to your journey.

  • Breakfast

    Breakfast is, if possible, included in this trek and it will be provided every morning at your accommodation.

  • Navigation support

    Our trekking app also includes built-in navigation support. With GPS-based maps and offline access, you can follow the trail confidently and stay on route even without mobile signal.

  • Accommodation before and after the tour

    Accommodation before and after the trek is included. Breakfast is, if possible, part of your stay.

Excluded

  • Traveling to and from

    You have to make your own way to the starting point. The total amount does not include personal transport. This also applies to any transport from the end point of your trail.

  • Transfers

    If you require any form of public or local transport during the trek, it is not included in the package unless stated otherwise. This applies to taxis, buses, cable cars, gondolas, and similar services.

  • Travel Insurance

    Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before your trek.

  • Lunch and Dinner

    Breakfast is, if possible, included in the price of the trek. You can get lunch and dinner at the shops, hotels, and restaurants along the way.

FAQ

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  • If I book now, can I immediately arrange the rest of my trip?

  • How do I know if this trek is right for me?

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