Nature reserve Ginkelse Heide
The Ginkel Heath is a beautiful nature reserve near Ede. Here you can wander over the vast heathland and woods all year round. Would you like to walk, cycle, mountain bike, fly a kite near the sheepfold, go horse riding or spot wildlife? The Ginkelse Heide is also the habitat for many red deer, wild boar, sheep and roe deer. Experience the peace and quiet and the fantastic views!
You may know the name Ginkel Heath from the history books. Apart from being an impressive nature reserve, it is also a historical location. During Operation Market Garden in the Second World War, hundreds of Allied parachutists landed on the Ginkel Heath. Every year these airborne landings are re-enacted and recollected in Ede during the Airborne commemoration in September. A real must-see!
Spotting wildlife on the Ginkelse Heide
On the Ginkel Heath lives wild red deer, boar, roe deer, foxes and mouflons. During your walk in the Veluwe, come face to face with the local inhabitants? Follow a walking route to a wildlife observation post or set off with the forester. He knows exactly where the best game can be spotted.
"45 kilometres of bridle paths, connected by 13 junctions."
The varied nature around Ede is perfect for going out on horseback. There is a large network of bridleways in a continuous stretch of countryside. The bridleways around Ede are located in the Veluwe and are owned by the municipality of Ede, Staatsbosbeheer, Geldersch Landschap en Kastelen, Natuurmonumenten, Stichting Het Luntersch Buurtbos and private estate owners.
Must sees at the Ginkel Heath
YOUR VISIT TO THE GINKELSE HEIDE
Are you coming to enjoy the tranquillity, flora and fauna in Ede? It will be a definite success! You will find the Ginkel Heath to the east of Ede, next to the N224 (Verlengde Arnhemseweg). The heath lies within cycling distance of Ede-Centre.
At the Ginksel Heath sheepfold on the Wijde Veldweg is a car park. From here you are close to the Airborne Memorial and Juffrouw Tok family restaurant (you can park there too). There is another car park at The Veluwe Nature Centre on the Groot Ginkelseweg. Various walking routes depart from here and you can also enjoy a drink.