At the starting point of this route you will see the landmark ‘Windows on the Past’, a work of art that gives an impression of the Airborne airborne landings on September 18, 1944. At the base of the work of art you will find information about the Battle of Arnhem.
At the starting point of this route you will see the landmark ‘Windows on the Past’, a work of art that gives an impression of the Airborne airborne landings on September 18, 1944. At the base of the work of art you will find information about the Battle of Arnhem.
The walk then takes you along well-maintained paths through a nature reserve that is beautiful in all seasons. Forest and heathland can be admired in all facets. If you are lucky you will see the flock of sheep, and be sure to allow time for a visit to the Heidebloemplas at information panel 2. You can reach this via a bridge.
View the route map under ‘Take a look’.
The Veluwe Nature Center (Groot Ginkelseweg 2a) offers information about flora and fauna, the nearby Belgian Monument and the burial mounds in the region are also worth seeing.
Military stories on the go
During this route you will walk past the following military stories:
9 | Airborne landings around the sheepfold
5 | Operation Pegasus 2 II
1 | Zuid-Ginkel Inn and the three fallen hussars
Catering along the way
– Restaurant Juffrouw Tok Ede
– Restaurant Bloem
– Pancake house De Langenberg
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