Boshuis Wissel is nestled in the beautiful natural landscape of the northern Veluwe. Heathland, woodland ponds, forests and drifting sand dunes are all within walking distance, while the village of Epe is just a short distance away.
Below are some of our favourite walks and outings.
Walking
- Tongerense Heide and Wisselse Veen – several well-marked walking routes, reachable on foot from the cottage. Routes at VVV Epe (in Dutch)
- Renderklippen – rolling heathland between Epe and Heerde, home to the Epe-Heerde sheepfold. Renderklippen nature trail at IVN (in Dutch)
- Maarten van Rossumpad, stage 15 – The nearest starting point is at Natuurhotel Witte Berken, a 10-minute walk from the cottage. Stage 15 on Wandelnet (in Dutch)
The nature programme Vroege Vogels (BNNVARA) visited the Wisselse Veen, a 10-minute walk from our cottage. Watch the episode of 27 September 2026 (in Dutch)
Cycling
A ladies’ bike and a men’s bike are available at Boshuis Wissel for you to explore the area. The charming centre of Epe is approximately a 15-minute cycle ride away.
Need additional bikes? You can rent them from De Weerdt Rijwielen (in Dutch) in Emst.
Outings nearby
- The hidden village (in Dutch) – A hidden refuge in the forests near Vierhouten, used by people in hiding during the Second World War.
- Cannenburch Castle (in English) – a castle with gardens in Vaassen.
- North Veluwe Museum (in Dutch) – art and local history in Nunspeet.
- Mini golf at Brasserie Fusion (in Dutch)
- De IJswagen ice cream in Gortel (in Dutch)
- De Veldkamp pancake restaurant (in Dutch)
Your Garden Neighbours
Robins, blackcaps, woodpeckers, wood mouses and squirrels: there is always something to see in the garden and the woods around the cottage. The binoculars are ready for you.
Give someone a Boshuis Wissel gift voucher
A few days of peace in the woods makes a lovely present. A Boshuis Wissel gift voucher gives someone time for walks, quiet and nature.
