Lelystad Nature Park was created in 1972 to serve as an outdoor enclosure for Artis' large ungulates. The park had enough space to set up breeding programmes for endangered animals such as wisents, przewalski horses and pater david deer. Many storks can also be seen in and around the Nature Park, also the result of a breeding programme. On the way, we pass the prehistoric settlement ‘Swifterkamp’, where we take a small walk around.
The route starts at the Visitor Centre, which also houses a restaurant.
Distance: 11.1 km
Shortened: 7.2 km (from point 2)
Start: Car park at Bezoekerscentrum Natuurpark, Vlotgrasweg 11, 8219 PP Lelystad
Catering facilities: HarTeluk Lelystad (at Bezoekerscentrum, points 1 and 2).
Access by public transport: From bus stop Natuurpark on Larserweg (line 145), walk approx. 700 metres towards Natuurpark and then turn right at the footpath crossing and start the route at [*] under point 3.
Parking car: At Bezoekerscentrum Natuurpark (paid).
