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The Balloon Column

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The Balloon Column

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  • Location: Venray, Limburg, Netherlands

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    June 2, 2025

    Hiking

    Here you are standing at a special piece of history and the oldest aviation monument in the Netherlands. In 1871, a French balloon landed here that had risen a little …
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    November 7, 2020

    Hiking

    The balloon column, the oldest aviation monument in the Netherlands.

    On 18 January 1871, a (helium) balloon landed on the heathlands north of Merselo. The balloon had taken off in …
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    August 11, 2022

    Cycling

    We enjoy the coolness of the shady forest stretches, cross the
    Ballonzuilbossen, the Zandbos and the Brouwhuissche Heide, leaving the towns in all directions beside the route.
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    The Balloon Column – Afleidingskanaal footbridge loop from Ballonzuilbossen

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 30 m

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    Location: Venray, Limburg, Netherlands

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