Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park

Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park
Nationaal Park Sallandse Heuvelrug
Panorama of the Ridge of Salland
Map of the National Park
Map of the National Park
LocationOverijssel, Netherlands
Nearest cityNijverdal, Holten
Coordinates52°20′N 6°25′E / 52.333°N 6.417°E / 52.333; 6.417
Area35 km2 (14 sq mi)
Established2004
Governing bodyStaatsbosbeheer, Natuurmonumenten
www.sallandseheuvelrug.nl

Sallandse Heuvelrug National Park is a national park in the Dutch province of Overijssel, located between the townships of Hellendoorn and Holten. In 2004, the Dutch Government changed the status of the area to National Park. The park is mainly managed by Staatsbosbeheer, Natuurmonumenten and the water company Vitens. In addition, several small private owners are involved in the management, as well as regional communities and stakeholders.

The National Park is located in its entirety south of the N35 (Zwolle-Almelo), and encapsulates Haarlerberg, Holterberg, Noetselerberg and Koningsbelten. The park covers an area of approximately 35 square kilometres. Its highest point is the Koningsbelt, standing 75 metres above Normaal Amsterdams Peil (NAP).