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The Oude Graaf

The Oude Graaf

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The Oude Graaf

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Location: Nederweert, Limburg, Netherlands

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1. Idyllic Pond and Boardwalk – Border Church Monument, Weerterbos loop from Vrakker

8.49km

02:08

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

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2. Idyllic Pond and Boardwalk – Peerkesbosch loop from Vrakker

11.3km

02:51

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

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3. Border Church Monument, Weerterbos – Weerderheide Observation Tower loop from Maarheeze

19.7km

04:58

20m

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

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Im Do

September 28, 2022

is on the "fixed" routes. Nice old bridge.

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Rogier Van Bunnik 🇳🇱

August 23, 2022

The 'Oude Graaf' is a watercourse that rises west of the 'Weerter' hamlet 'Vrakker' and flows in a northerly direction, including through the 'Weerterbos' forest. Since 1917-1919, the stream has been under the management of the De Oude Graaf water board

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Wappie

September 26, 2025

The Oude Graafkanaal (Old Count Canal) is a unique piece of cultural history in the landscape of North Brabant and Limburg. This canal was constructed in the 19th century to drain water and make the surrounding area suitable for agriculture. Although the original project was never fully completed, the canal now serves as a valuable green corridor.

Along the canal, you'll walk through a diverse landscape of ancient forests, open fields, and marshy areas. The banks are rich in flora and fauna: in summer, you'll see dragonflies and butterflies, while herons and ducks use the water as a foraging area. The water itself meanders peacefully through the landscape, surrounded by stately rows of trees that glow with warm colors in autumn.

The Oude Graafkanaal also tells the story of the battle against the water. By constructing this canal, engineers attempted to tame the wet, difficult-to-work soils and transform them into fertile land. Today, it serves as a reminder of that time, but above all, as a place of peace and tranquility and experiencing nature.

A walk here feels like a journey through time: between old waterworks and a landscape that is slowly returning to its natural state.

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Elevation 70 m

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Location: Nederweert, Limburg, Netherlands

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The Oude Graaf

1. Idyllic Pond and Boardwalk – Border Church Monument, Weerterbos loop from Vrakker

2. Idyllic Pond and Boardwalk – Peerkesbosch loop from Vrakker

3. Border Church Monument, Weerterbos – Weerderheide Observation Tower loop from Maarheeze

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