발켄스와드‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 호수

The Malpievennen route takes you through one of North Brabant's most beautiful nature reserves: the Malpie, located south of Valkenswaard along the Dommel River. This landscape is known for its interplay of fens, heathlands, and forests. It is a dynamic area where water, sand, and heathland meet and are constantly changing. The walk often begins at the Dommel River, which here still meanders through the landscape. From the banks, you have beautiful views of the river and the surrounding wet grasslands. The path then leads you past the Malpievennen, a series of picturesque fens that have a different character in every season. In summer, the heather blooms purple and reflects in the water, while in autumn, mist and changing leaves create an almost fairytale-like atmosphere. The Malpie is also rich in flora and fauna. The fens are home to dragonflies, frogs, and sometimes even waterfowl such as grebes and grebes. On the heathland, you'll encounter grazing animals, which are employed to keep the landscape open. Birdwatchers can spot woodpeckers, stonechats, and sometimes even the rare nightjar. What makes this route particularly special is the transition between heathland and river landscape. The contrast between the wet fens, dry sandy soil, and the flowing water of the Dommel River makes the walk very varied.

It is a beautiful nature reserve

Nice sandy road with a bit of boardwalk, no problem to walk, huge challenge to limit the number of photos you want to take of the beautiful landscape. No bikes here!

nice cycle path with children ride one behind the other because there are a few sharp bends where you can't see oncoming traffic in borkel there are 2 cozy cafes with terrace

Beautiful asphalted cycle path through a moorland area

Enjoy Erica along winding hiking trails

This 30-meter-high observation tower has three platforms that offer you a wide view of the surroundings.

The Baron de Cartier de Marchienne eventually created a series of ponds in which the water level could be regulated (1910-1920). This regulation of the water level was necessary for the baron's favorite method of hunting, snipe hunting. The pond filled with water in the summer because the Dalems Stroompje flowed into the ponds. When the baron wanted to go hunting with his traveling party in September, the water level was lowered. This created mudflats on the sides of the ponds where the snipes came to forage. (Wikipedia)