Stage 8 of 19 · Zuiderzeepad
Ermelo → NH Hotel Sparrenhorst
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Start: Ermelo
No nearby transit stop. Consider getting dropped off or using the previous stage's end stop.
End: NH Hotel Sparrenhorst
No nearby transit stop at the end. Check the next stage's start stop.
Elevation Profile
Route Map
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ermelo → km 8.9 (5m) 0–26m | 8.9 km | +191m / -199m | 2h 12m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
km 8.9 (5m) → km 19.6 (12m) -1–29m | 10.7 km | +265m / -257m | 2h 42m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
km 19.6 (12m) → NH Hotel Sparrenhorst 8–32m | 7.8 km | +229m / -222m | 2h 02m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
| Total | 27.4 km | +130m / -129m | 6h 57m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
🏃 Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.
Surface
Estimated for the full route from the 73% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.
Current Conditions
Conditions for July
✅ Snow unlikely at this elevation in July. Trail conditions expected to be clear.
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Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 27.4 km, 130m ascent, max altitude 31.5m, ~6h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestEstimated 2.9L needed
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 2027 kcal burn
- 🆘 Emergency space blanketCritical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🔦 Headlamp6h route — plan for delays
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Dec, Jan, Feb
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Ermelo to NH Hotel Sparrenhorst (27.4 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🛖 Shelters
- Shelter 1.3 km off trail
- Shelter 1.3 km off trail
- Shelter km 3.3 · 504m off trail
- Shelter km 4 · 424m off trail
- Shelter km 5.3 · 572m off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Drinking Water 1.2 km off trail
- Drinking Water 1.4 km off trail
- Drinking Water 1.4 km off trail
- Drinking Water 1.4 km off trail
- Drinking Water 1.4 km off trail
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