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Round well

10 km

The Round Well? That's over 165 hectares of pristine nature on the border between Mol and Retie. European top! You will ...discover a photogenic lake surrounded by marshes, reed beds, forests and grasslands. Enjoy the wonderful silence and be sure to dive into one of the two bird-watching huts. Bring your binoculars and spot rare water and birds of prey. From the little kingfisher to impressive falcons. With attractions: the Abbey of Postel and several bird-watching huts. read more

Painters trail (loop of 6km)

6 km

Not for nothing did this environment inspire a whole school of painters of whom Jakob Smits and Dirk Baksteen are the be...st known. The highlight here is the Way of the Cross of the Fifteen Chapellekens. Also enjoy a beautiful rest at the Feynends Heike, a beautiful piece of purple among the predominantly green coniferous trees. read more

Painters trail (loop of 10km)

10 km

Not for nothing did this environment inspire a whole school of painters of whom Jakob Smits and Dirk Baksteen are the be...st known. The highlight here is the Way of the Cross of the Fifteen Chapellekens. Also enjoy a beautiful rest at the Feynends Heike, a beautiful piece of purple among the predominantly green coniferous trees. read more

Painters trail - 14.5km

14.5 km

Not for nothing did this environment inspire a whole school of painters of whom Jakob Smits and Dirk Baksteen are the be...st known. The highlight here is the Way of the Cross of the Fifteen Chapellekens. Also enjoy a beautiful rest at the Feynends Heike, a beautiful piece of purple among the predominantly green coniferous trees. read more

Scherpenbergen-De Hutten

14 km

The 14km hike Scherpenbergen-De Hutten combines all the beauty that makes the 1200 ha Great Nete Forest Natural Park so ...varied and special. Along the banks of the slow-flowing Grote Nete, meandering through a green stream valley where dragonflies and the great yellow wagtail feel at home, you walk along the edge of the wet Belsbroek to the wooded area of De Hutten. Here you experience the tranquility of two unadulterated European top nature reserves. 'De Kwacht' is a beautifully managed low moor where you can't stop looking at the surroundings from the bench on the old land dune. In turn, 'De Keyfheide' is a remarkable remnant of the region's once vast heathlands. Look for the timid viviparous lizard in a sunny spot. You can start and end the hike at the site of the beautifully renovated 17th-century water mill in Meerhout, which Natuurpunt set up as an attractive visitor center. The river literally flows through the building. Here you can relax with a drink while children romp around in the play area. read more

Molse Lakes - Schansheide

9.6 km

Be charmed by the watery landscape in Mol and Dessel: a unique mix of water, sand and greenery. From the banks of the ca...nal lake you step towards the quarry and nature reserve Schansheide. From the viewing hill you look out over the sand quarries, the sand refining factory and the surrounding heathland landscape. Still have energy? Then be sure to climb the Sas4 tower. You will be rewarded with a 360° panorama. *This route won the 'Hike of the Year' award in 2023. With attractions: the Schansheide quarry, the Sas 4 tower, the Bailey bridge and Zilvermeerhaven. Horeca to be found at Zilvermeerhaven, Sas 3 and Sas 4. read more

Steam Sawmill Route

10 km

Prepare for a captivating journey through Laakdal, where each step reveals a new chapter in the story of this remarkable... region. Let the fascinating stories of St. Gertrudis Church, the legacy of "potenland" and the allure of the Steam Sawmill Trail transport you into a world of wonder and discovery. Sights to see: the 13th century St. Gertrudis Church, the Old Steam Sawmill, the Ossebroeken and Swinnebroeken nature reserve, the old town hall of Forest and the old presbytery. read more

Boundless Poppel

8 km

You flirt with our northern neighbors for 8 km. Follow the meandering river, walk on the paths near the shifting dunes, ...meditate in a real border chapel and you will return to your starting point completely zen. Unfortunately, the terrain is not suitable for wheelchair users and baby carriages. If the weather is not cooperative, it is recommended to wear appropriate footwear read more

Ommetjes Baarle

17.8 km

"These trails cross the Dutch network Brabant-West and the Belgian network Kempense Kolonies. You can start the three de...tours at junction 54 (on the corner of Nieuwstraat and St. Janstraat) in Baarle-Nassau. Close to junction 54 is the Loswal parking lot and the bus stop for buses to Breda, Tilburg and Turnhout. Ommetje Zondereigen you can also start at node 24 at the St. Rumolduskerk in Zondereigen." The total loop of 17.8 km is marked, but you can shorten the loop at several points. read more

The Broskens - valley of t Merkske

8.5 km

Small-scale landscape with pools, wood edges and meadows. The Merkske, a tributary of the Mark, is an authentically mean...dering stream. It forms the natural border between the Netherlands and Belgium and between the Noorderkempen and North Brabant. Wooded hedges and bramble walls, flowery meadows, pools, heath-rich grasslands and lots of black alders, which love to stand with their feet in the water, adorn the landscape. The Agency for Nature and Forests, Natuurpunt and Staatsbosbeheer, guarantee more than 1,900 hectares of exceptional nature and landscape here. read more