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Cartierheide

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Cartierheide

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    1. Boardwalk through Cartierheide – Heather with water loop from Weebosch

    9.20km

    02:19

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. 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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    March 24, 2024

    The name of the area is taken from the Belgian diplomat Emile-Ernest de Cartier de Marchienne. His father, Mr. Paul-Emile de Cartier de Marchienne, bought the Duizels Hof, located near this heath, in 1863 and later passed into the hands of his son. Emile-Ernest de Cartier de Marchienne later became the owner of the heath and used it, among other things, as a hunting ground.
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      The Cartierheide is a nature reserve that is part of the De Kempen Nature Reserve and is located in the Dutch municipality of Bladel. The area covers 172 hectares and is located 3 km from the Belgian border, sandwiched between the road from Eersel to Postel and the A67/E34 motorway near Hapert.

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        September 19, 2025

        The Cartierheide is a vast heathland and fenland in the Brabant Kempen region, named after the Belgian Baron De Cartier de Marchienne, who protected this landscape from exploitation in the early 20th century. Here, you can walk through a mosaic of purple heathlands, tranquil forests, and glistening fens, where silence and vastness prevail.

        A highlight is the boardwalk, which takes you straight through the wet heathland and offers a unique perspective on this unique landscape. In summer, the heather is in full bloom, turning the fields purple. Along the way, you can often spot birds such as the European stonechat or a buzzard.

        The Cartierheide is part of the cross-border Grenspark De Kempen and perfectly illustrates what nature once looked like in large parts of Brabant: rugged, open, and rich in diversity.

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          Location: Bladel, North Brabant, Netherlands

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