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The formerly dull woodland area has undergone a metamorphosis and has consequently become very attractive for walking. The area has transformed into a beautiful landscape with forests, fens, and heathland. The area is grazed by various types of grazers such as horses, cows, sheep, and Scottish Highland cattle. In winter, crossbills can sometimes be found in the tops of the Norway spruces. They feast on the seeds from the cones. Various walking routes have been marked out in the area, ranging from 4 to 9 km. These are accessible from the parking lot near the Keelven on the Provincialeweg in Someren (address: Bosrandweg 6 Someren) and the De Vlerken parking lot on the road from Someren to Lierop. The area is included in the Someren walking, mountain bike, and equestrian route network.

On the edge of the Strabrechtse Heide lie the Somerense Bossen, including the area around the Keelven. The area features a beautiful fen landscape. The fens were formed by the wind blowing sand. Water remains in the fens thanks to the impermeable loam layer in the subsoil. The fens are fed exclusively by rainwater. From 1930 onwards, the heathland was reclaimed and turned into a production forest, primarily planted with Scots pine. Since the primary function for timber production (former mining) disappeared and the quality of the conifers is mediocre, the nature development project “Keelven and Surroundings” was started in 1998. The aim was to make the area more attractive for recreation and to restore the heathland landscape. To achieve this, 15 hectares of poorly growing conifers were cleared and several smaller fens were dredged.

Beautiful resting place directly at a pond with bench and table

Beautiful trail, enjoyed every moment.

Great pub, super friendly service. We were lucky, of course, that we went for a walk during Carnival weekend. Everyone was in a good mood, of course. :-)

Audio Spot "Private David McKellar" https://www.liberationroute.com/de/pois/643/private-david-mckellar Private David McKellar is one of the many Allied soldiers who died unknown and ingloriously for our freedom. Thanks to thorough research, we can follow the route of the 2nd Battalion of the Gordon Highlanders, to which he belonged. The route leads from England through France and Belgium to the Netherlands, where he was laid to rest. [more...]

Vossenberg Fortress is situated on a sand ridge in the Groote Peel nature reserve. Built in 1939 as the threat of war from Germany intensified, the fortress consists of six casemates (now national monuments) and was part of the Peel-Raam fortification system. It remained unused during the German invasion of 1940. Heavy fighting took place in the surrounding marshy terrain in the autumn of 1944. More -> https://www.liberationroute.com/de/pois/795/vossenberg-fortress

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