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Want a moment of wow on your route through De Hamert Estate? Then don't miss the Trappenburg viewpoint. You're just a little higher than your surroundings, allowing you to truly read the contours of the landscape: the river dunes, the forests, and sometimes even the contours of the German landscape on the other side. Fun fact: the name Trappenburg doesn't come from an actual castle ruin, as you might think, but from the stepped structure of hills and paths that naturally formed here. Tip: plan this stop around sunrise or sunset. The light makes the view truly magical.

The kind of place where, after a few minutes' walk, you forget you're in the Netherlands. At De Hamert, you'll walk across ancient river dunes from the Ice Age, past vast heathlands and tranquil fens—and suddenly you'll find yourself at a gigantic burial mound: the "Prince's Grave." Thousands of years old. It's quite bizarre to think that people once buried their dead here... and now you're just walking past it. Along the way, with a bit of luck, you'll spot Galloway cattle, numerous birds, and that characteristic silence you can almost literally feel. ✔️ Diverse landscape ✔️ Beautiful vistas ✔️ A touch of mystery & history Tip: take some time at the fens (and if possible, go early in the morning or towards sunset—it's truly magical then).

Beautiful view over the water

With the nearby ferries you can plan interesting tours and cross for little money.

Pretty place directly on the banks of the Meuse

Upon entering the grounds, you will immediately discover the magnificent historic Arcen Castle on your left. It was built in the mid-17th century by order of the Dukes of Guelders on the remains of an earlier castle. The current castle dates back to the Baroque period, a stylistic period characterized by lush forms, expressiveness, and the pursuit of splendor and grandeur. In the 19th century, a devastating fire destroyed the castle's symmetry, destroying its entire left wing. Although part of this wing was rebuilt in 1888, the original U-shape was never fully reconstructed. From the beginning of the 16th century until the 1930s, the castle changed hands several times. The last resident, Professor Deusser, left the castle with his family in 1931. In 1976, the castle was given a new lease of life when the Limburg Landscape Foundation acquired the Arcen estate and its historic buildings, including the then-dilapidated castle. Source: https://www.kasteeltuinen.nl/de/ueber-schlossgaerten-arcen/schloss-arcen/

Upon entering the grounds, you immediately notice the magnificent historic Arcen Castle on your left. It was built in the mid-17th century by order of the Dukes of Guelders on the remains of an earlier castle. The current castle dates from the Baroque period, a stylistic period characterized by lush forms, expressiveness, and the pursuit of splendor and grandeur. In the 19th century, a devastating fire destroyed the castle's symmetry, destroying its entire left wing. Although part of the wing was rebuilt in 1888, the original U-shape was never fully reconstructed. From the beginning of the 16th century until the 1930s, the castle changed owners several times. The last resident, Professor Deusser, left the castle with his family in 1931. In 1976, the castle was given a new lease of life when the Limburg Landscape Foundation acquired the Arcen estate and its historic buildings, including the then-dilapidated castle. Source: https://www.kasteeltuinen.nl/de/ueber-schlossgaerten-arcen/schloss-arcen/

Beautiful piece of nature