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Voorste Goorven

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Location: Oisterwijk, North Brabant, Netherlands

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1. Klein Aderven – Groot Kolkven loop from 't Eind

10.3km

02:37

20m

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

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2. Oisterwijkse Vennen – Groot Kolkven loop from Bunders en Levenskerk

9.50km

02:25

20m

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

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3. Voorste Goorven – Oisterwijk Ponds loop from Bunders en Levenskerk

8.56km

02:10

20m

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

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September 24, 2025

Het Voorste Goorven is one of the most picturesque fens in the Oisterwijk Forests and Fens. This expansive nature reserve was created during the last Ice Age, when meltwater and drifting sand formed deep depressions that later became stagnant. Nestled among ancient coniferous forests, deciduous trees, and open heathlands, the fen provides a habitat for dragonflies, frogs, and countless bird species.

While walking around the fen, the views are ever-changing: clouds reflected in the water, tall pines at the edges, and open heathlands that turn purple, especially in summer. The atmosphere is quiet and serene, giving you the feeling of truly escaping the hustle and bustle.

Het Voorste Goorven is not only a beautiful nature reserve but also an important part of the Brabant landscape with a long history of peat extraction, logging, and heathland restoration. Today, the area is managed by Natuurmonumenten (Dutch Society for Nature Conservation) and is known as one of the most beautiful hiking spots in Brabant.

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Location: Oisterwijk, North Brabant, Netherlands

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Voorste Goorven

1. Klein Aderven – Groot Kolkven loop from 't Eind

2. Oisterwijkse Vennen – Groot Kolkven loop from Bunders en Levenskerk

3. Voorste Goorven – Oisterwijk Ponds loop from Bunders en Levenskerk

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