박스미어 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

Nice to see the variety of chapels

beautiful walking paths among the heathland in the Overloonsche Duinen nature park

beautiful hiking trails and conifers

During a walk through Overloon, you'll pass the impressive monument commemorating the 7th American Armored Division. This memorial commemorates the fierce fighting that took place here in October 1944, during the Battle of Overloon – the only major tank battle ever fought on Dutch soil. The monument stands in the heart of an area where history and nature converge. Walking through the woods and past open heathlands, you can still feel the traces of the past, while the tranquility of the landscape stands in stark contrast to the fierce fighting that took place here at the time. A visit to this point makes the route not only a nature walk but also a journey steeped in historical significance. It is a place of remembrance and respect, where you can pause for a moment to reflect on the sacrifices made for freedom.

beautiful area with heathland and sand drifts, I will definitely come back again

In the heart of the Brabant landscape lies a beautiful heathland where ancient juniper bushes take center stage. These irregularly shaped, dark green shrubs stand out strikingly against the purple heather and open sand. They are living monuments: some specimens are hundreds of years old and define the character of this natural area. Narrow paths wind between the junipers, leading hikers past open heathland, small fens, and forest edges. The area exudes tranquility and has an almost timeless atmosphere. Birds such as the European stonechat and woodlark feel at home here, while in summer the heather blooms profusely, transforming the landscape into a blaze of color. This heathland is not only beautiful but also exceptionally valuable: juniper is a protected species and only occurs so abundantly in a few places in the Netherlands.

bench in the heathland landscape

After the tour of the Overloon dunes, enjoy the view here