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Rondje Posbank vanaf station Rheden

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Distance
5.31 mi
Elevation gain
577 ft
Technical difficulty
Easy
Elevation loss
577 ft
Max elevation
318 ft
TrailRank 
44
Min elevation
-23 ft
Trail type
Loop
Time
2 hours 21 minutes
Coordinates
830
Uploaded
May 17, 2015
Recorded
May 2015
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near Rheden, Gelderland (Nederland)

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Itinerary description

Beautiful walk avoiding crowdy paths and offering lovely views in an varied landscape. For all seasons since it is runs along the edge of forest and heather moors. Therefore offering shade on a sunny day as well as protection against chilly winds or light showers of rain.
Several occasions for picknicks as well as accomodations for beverages and lunch.
Start at the Railway station in Rheden, or park your car at Natuurmonumenten visit center, Heuvenseweg, Rheden.

Waypoints

PictographPanorama Altitude 94 ft
Photo ofForest edge viewing the moor

Forest edge viewing the moor

From the station it goes up into the forest and after a short walk the first panoramic view on the Posbank heather appears.

PictographProvisioning Altitude 173 ft
Photo ofKoepel de kaap

Koepel de kaap

Koepel de kaap is a small guesthouse, the terrace has a beautiful view. For (hot) drinks and snacks, no toilet and only cash payment.

PictographPanorama Altitude 253 ft
Photo ofView at  the Posbank

View at the Posbank

Mr. Pos is the person who preserved the landscape. A bank is a coach/bench. At this spot you find the stone bench with a tribute to Mr. Pos: the Posbank. Beautiful view as far as Emmerich, Germany, and the river IJssel. If you want a shortcut: take the path traight down from this point and you will reach Natuurmonumenten in less then 2 km. Indication: black piles.

PictographProvisioning Altitude 270 ft
Photo ofRestaurant de Posbank

Restaurant de Posbank

Restaurant Pavilion de Posbank, completely build using sustainable materials. Offering food, drinks, lunches. Large terrace. Free toilets.

PictographPanorama Altitude 278 ft
Photo ofView at the Posbank

View at the Posbank

The Panorama point Posbank is just 25 m from Restaurant the Posbank. There are picknick tables and benches.

PictographPhoto Altitude 305 ft
Photo ofPanorama looking at Duiven

Panorama looking at Duiven

PictographPanorama Altitude 299 ft
Photo ofPanoramic view at Picknick spot

Panoramic view at Picknick spot

Picknick spot with Panoramic view. There is a Sheep herd at the Posbank as there are wild horses. At this location, one can often spot roe deer at the right hand side of the path.

PictographPanorama Altitude 133 ft
Photo ofValley with water-bassin Photo ofValley with water-bassin Photo ofValley with water-bassin

Valley with water-bassin

Walking down the valley crossing a water-bassin often visited by horses and sheep. The valley offering great lee and comfortable atmosphere.

PictographPhoto Altitude 127 ft
Photo ofSheep fold (Schaapskooi)

Sheep fold (Schaapskooi)

At the Sheep fold, we take a left back into the forest along a small lake.

PictographPhoto Altitude 145 ft
Photo ofSmall lake

Small lake

Small lake

PictographProvisioning Altitude 95 ft
Photo ofRestaurant de Ruif

Restaurant de Ruif

Restaurant de Ruif offering good food and drinks for both lunch as well as dinner in a pleasant atmosphere. However, the service takes quite some time, so if you are in a rush better visit the Natuurmonumenten visit center that includes a self service restaurant.

Photo ofBezoeketscentrim Photo ofBezoeketscentrim

Bezoeketscentrim

Bezoeketscentrim

PictographProvisioning Altitude 94 ft
Photo ofVisitors center Natuurmonumenten

Visitors center Natuurmonumenten

National Heritage visitors center offering maps, tourist information, playgrounds, toilets, a shop, rental (e-)bikes and a self service restaurant offering drinks, snacks and sandwiches. Open in daytime. Large parking place.

Photo ofNS Railway station Rheden (End)

NS Railway station Rheden (End)

Back at the NS train station in Rheden.

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