Duivelskuil Pond – Eksterheide Nature Reserve loop from Natuurreservaat Eksterheide en omgeving

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Duivelskuil Pond – Eksterheide Nature Reserve loop from Natuurreservaat Eksterheide en omgeving

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Duivelskuil Pond – Eksterheide Nature Reserve loop from Natuurreservaat Eksterheide en omgeving

00:36

2.35km

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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155 m

Artwork by Jan Vaerten

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In the middle of the forest, you'll come across a remarkable work of art: De oogst van Jan Vaerten (The Harvest of Jan Vaerten). The expressive shapes and colors form a strong contrast with the tranquility of the surrounding nature.

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178 m

Picnic spot with a view of Duivelskuil

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Here you can comfortably eat your picnic with a beautiful view of the pit

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213 m

Duivelskuil Pond

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Here you walk through a nature reserve called the Duivelskuilpad. At the beginning of the 19th century, there was a brickyard here with clamp kilns and, of course, accompanying clay …

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1.37 km

Nature Trail Entrance on Reeënstraat

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There is also a bicycle parking area here, created by Natuurpunt.

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1.40 km

Eksterheide Nature Reserve

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In this vast nature reserve (170 hectares) you can admire water birds, deer and other animals from three different observation huts. In addition, there are also (other) winged friends such …

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1.40 km

Bike parking

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Here you can safely park your bike to start your walk

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2.02 km

Information Board: De Eksterheide

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Welcome to the Eksterheide 🌿

Here begins your exploration of a versatile nature reserve where heathland, forest, and open landscapes alternate. The Eksterheide is a place where you get to know new faces of nature while walking.

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2.05 km