Wolves in the Veluwe - Planken Wambuis
Join our guides and discover all about the life of the wolf in the Netherlands. During a beautiful walk through the Veluwe forests you will get answers to questions such as: How do we recognize wolf tracks? And what can we do if we find those tracks? What should we do if we encounter a wolf? What is the role of the wolf in the ecosystem? How do wolves live? What do they hunt and how many miles do they walk in a day? Do humans and wolves go together? And what is the challenge for conservationists in the future?
This activity is designed for adults and children ages 12 and up. The walk is from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and the walking distance is about 4 km.
Wolf definitely back in the Netherlands
The wolf is definitely back in the Netherlands after a wolf female officially settled in the northern part of the Veluwe and met a male. The male and female had five cubs in 2019. There are now seven packs living in the Veluwe and two in the northern part of the country.
Education and cooperation
Many people know very little about how the wolf lives. Natuurmonumenten therefore works together with other organizations to provide information about the wolf. In areas where wolves establish themselves, for example, Natuurmonumenten works together with sheep farmers to ensure that their livestock is protected. Natuurmonumenten also organizes special wolf excursions to provide information about wolf behavior and how we as humans can live peacefully with this animal.
During this excursion we will not see any wolves, but during the walk through the Veluwe forests the guides will talk extensively about the wolf in the Netherlands. Of course there is ample opportunity for asking questions along the way.
Practical info
- Buy a ticket online in advance
- Put on sturdy shoes
- Wear covering clothes and check yourself for ticks after a visit to nature
- For adults and children 12 years and older
- For children there is 'OERRR Wolves on Veluwezoom
- Dogs are not allowed
- The walk takes about 2 hours
- The walking distance is about 4 km
- Starting point is parking lot Oud Reemst in Otterlo.
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