De bevochten Veluwe

After 5 years of occupation, the Netherlands was liberated in 1945. A lot also happened on the Veluwe during this time. The route takes you past various historical locations that were central to the liberation of the Veluwe by the Canadian army.

After 5 years of occupation, the Netherlands was liberated in 1945. A lot also happened on the Veluwe during this time. The route takes you past various historical locations that were central to the liberation of the Veluwe by the Canadian army.

After 5 years of occupation, the Veluwe was liberated by the Canadian army in 1945. A lot also happened on the Veluwe during the war. This route takes you past various historical locations that were central to the liberation of the Veluwe.

Turn left at junction 28 to cycle towards the National Field of Honor in Loenen. This is the final resting place of almost 4,000 Dutch war victims: soldiers and civilians. They lost their lives during the Second World War or during violent conflicts afterwards – such as in the former Dutch East Indies or during international (peace) missions.

Do you want to shorten or lengthen the route along the way? At each junction you will find a map on the information panel and you can easily adjust your route yourself. Visit one of the tourist information locations to receive a copy of the route booklet!

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