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Trails in Brunssummerheide

Trails in Brunssummerheide

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Trails in Brunssummerheide

Name: Trails in Brunssummerheide
Rating: 2

Recommended by 54 hikers

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Brunssummerheide

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Location: Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands

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1. View of Brunssummerheide – View over Brunssummerheide loop from Langeberg

8.15km

02:11

90m

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

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2. Brunssummer Heath – Roode Beek Viewpoint loop from Versiliënbosch

11.1km

02:58

130m

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

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3. Brunssummerheide – Roode Beek Pond and Sandy Beach loop from Uterweg

11.1km

02:58

120m

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

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Mike

November 20, 2025

The Brunssummerheide is one of the most beautiful and ecologically valuable nature reserves in South Limburg and the Netherlands. Here, the trails are the lifeblood of the area: they lead you through vast heathlands, tranquil fens, pine forests, and sand drifts, where you can experience the rich biodiversity up close.

The trails vary from wide, soft dirt roads to narrow forest paths that wind through woods and scrub. They offer hikers and mountain bikers the opportunity to explore this fragile area responsibly, without disturbing nature. Thanks to these trails, you can discover the area as it was meant to be: quietly intense and with attention to the details of the landscape.

Along the trails, you'll discover characteristic elements of the heathland, such as:

• Sandy open areas where the wind has free rein and the heathland displays its full color;

• Fens and small lakes where you can spot dragonflies, moorhens, and the occasional deer;

• Fens and small lakes where you can spot dragonflies, moorhens, and the occasional deer;

• Small groves of pine and birch provide shelter for birds and small mammals;

• Historical traces such as old mining spoil tips and former agricultural plots tell the story of human influence and nature restoration.

The paths in the Brunssummerheide are also seasonal experiences: in spring, the heather and grass turn a fresh green; in summer, the heather turns purple; in autumn, warm brown and gold tones dominate; and in winter, the bare heathland offers a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

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Elevation 170 m

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Location: Heerlen, Limburg, Netherlands

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Trails in Brunssummerheide

1. View of Brunssummerheide – View over Brunssummerheide loop from Langeberg

2. Brunssummer Heath – Roode Beek Viewpoint loop from Versiliënbosch

3. Brunssummerheide – Roode Beek Pond and Sandy Beach loop from Uterweg

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