Dog walking areas on the Veluwe
- More than 10 areas
- Middle of the Veluwe
- With dog-friendly restaurants
Various dog walking areas on the Veluwe
During a day or weekend away with your four-legged friend, it is extra nice if your dog can run and play freely in special dog walking areas. The Veluwe offers various dog walking areas where both you and your dog can enjoy nature. These are within easy reach of the holiday parks Landgoed de Scheleberg, Recreatiepark Beekbergen and Resort Veluwe. On this page, we have listed a number of them for you. Good to know: September is dog month. In this month, all dogs are extra pampered at various parks in the Veluwe!
Dog walking areas from Landgoed de Scheleberg (Lunteren):
Edese Forest
(5.4 km ๐ 9 min drive). The Edese forest is one of the oldest forests in Ede and consists of two parts. This forest borders the dog-walking area Ederheide.
Dog walking area Ederheide
(7.0 km ๐ 11 min drive). This off-leash area is located in the middle of Ederheide. The area is interspersed with rolling hills and forests.
Roekelse Bos
(8.1 km ๐ 12 min drive). The Roekelse Bos is a typical pine forest with many small hiking trails. The area where dogs are allowed to run loose starts on the west side at the end of the Roekelse Bosweg.
Hoekelum country estate
(9.5 km ๐ 17 min drive). Hoekelum Estate is an old country estate and is surrounded by buildings, water features and lots of nature. The part immediately adjacent to Hoekelum Castle is designated as a dog walking area.
Dog walking area Harskamp
(14.6 km ๐ 18 min drive). This off-leash area is fenced and therefore ideal for young dogs. The area consists of a pine forest with deciduous trees.
Dog-friendly restaurants in and near Lunteren
Feeling hungry? Take a break at one of the dog-friendly restaurants in or near Lunteren, such as @ThePark Lunteren on Landgoed de Scheleberg, Het Uilenbos, Juffrouw Tok, pancake house De Langenberg or Eetkamer De Heksenketel.
Dog walking areas from Recreatiepark Beekbergen (Beekbergen)
Lierderbos
(Adjacent to Beekbergen Recreation Park). The Lierderbos is ideally located if you want to be in the woods quickly from the holiday park. Take walking route Lierderholt, for example. Your dog should be on a leash in this forest.
Bruggelen country estate
(3.6 km ๐ 5 min drive). Landgoed Bruggelen is a hilly nature reserve and is located on a moraine near Apeldoorn. There are special areas where your dog can run loose.
Free-range area 't Leesten
(7.7 km ๐ 11 min drive). Dog forest 't Leesten is located south of Apeldoorn and is fully fenced. The area consists of large lanes and a clearing where dogs can run and play.
Outletbos Berg en Bos
(12.3 km ๐ 18 min drive). This dog walking area is located on the west side of Apeldoorn, south of Queen Julianatoren. The area is partially fenced.
Dog-friendly restaurants in and near Beekbergen
For a small break, lunch or dinner after a walk, visit one of the inviting restaurants in or near Beekbergen, such as @ThePark Beekbergen (at Recreation Park Beekbergen), Pancake House Berg & Dal, Het Deelerhof and restaurant De Boschvijver.
Dog walking areas from Resort Veluwe (Garderen)
Speulderbos- en Sprielderbos
(Adjacent to Resort Veluwe). These forests are among the oldest and most beautiful in the Netherlands. You will find firs, oaks, ferns and other types of trees here. There are several off-leash areas in the woods, such as Boeschoten and Putterbos.
Dog walking area Kootwijkerduin
(10.6 km ๐ 12 min drive). Kootwijkerduin consists of a 56-hectare fenced off-leash area. Sandy ground alternates with mossy areas and coniferous forests. This dog walking area is also suitable if you are staying at Recreatiepark Beekbergen or if you are near Beekbergen.
Wilbrinkbos
(10.2 km ๐ 10 min drive). The dog-walking area in Wilbrinkbos consists of woods, a large sand bank, wooded banks and small moors. Dogs can play in the sand and run free everywhere.
Groevenbeek Heath
(10.3 km ๐ 16 min drive). Groevenbeekse Heide is a large heathland area where ancient burial mounds can be found. The dog-walking area is about 55 hectares and consists of paved paths and small winding trails.
Dog-friendly restaurants in and around Garderen
In and around Garderen you will find several restaurants where your four-legged friend is welcome, such as Brasserie Schovenhorst, De Ossenstal, @ThePark Garderen (on Resort Veluwe) and Pannenkoeken Restaurant Kootwijkerduin.