TOP Scenic route Walk Oisterwijk Forests & Fens
Walk this TOP Scenic Route along the fens and through the forests of Oisterwijk. A different experience every season.
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The Oisterwijk Forests & Fens (Oisterwijkse Bossen & Vennen) are special, soothing and inspiring all year round. Discover the beauty of one of the Netherlands' most unique natural landscapes. A landscape that boasts no fewer than 80 meres!
From the fairytale frozen meres in winter, the dynamics of nature coming alive in spring, the musical frog croaking in summer to the explosion of colour in autumn, the Oisterwijk Forests & Fens are a feast for all your senses. Spot kingfishers, deer and roe deer, or get close to the meres and ditches and discover a wide variety of insects and water creatures.
The Oisterwijk Forests & Fens leave few untouched. Why not come and see for yourself?
Recommended by the forester
This walking route was developed in cooperation with Dutch preservation organisation Natuurmonumenten. The forester recommends the walking route:
"This walking route lets you enjoy the many meres which mirror the surrounding fairy-tale forest in their waters. It has been protected by Natuurmonumenten for over 100 years!"
More about Oisterwijk Forests & Fens
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The Oisterwijk Forests & Fens (Oisterwijkse Bossen & Vennen) are special, soothing and inspiring all year round. Discover the beauty of one of the Netherlands' most unique natural landscapes. A landscape that boasts no fewer than 80 meres!
From the fairytale frozen meres in winter, the dynamics of nature coming alive in spring, the musical frog croaking in summer to the explosion of colour in autumn, the Oisterwijk Forests & Fens are a feast for all your senses. Spot kingfishers, deer and roe deer, or get close to the meres and ditches and discover a wide variety of insects and water creatures.
The Oisterwijk Forests & Fens leave few untouched. Why not come and see for yourself?
Recommended by the forester
This walking route was developed in cooperation with Dutch preservation organisation Natuurmonumenten. The forester recommends the walking route:
"This walking route lets you enjoy the many meres which mirror the surrounding fairy-tale forest in their waters. It has been protected by Natuurmonumenten for over 100 years!"
More about Oisterwijk Forests & Fens
How does the walking route work?
The walking route is clearly signposted with the intersection numbers and arrows showing you the way.
Panel with map
The intersection network is a network of beautiful and clearly signposted walking paths throughout North Brabant. You can walk from one numbered intersection to the next. At almost each intersection you find a panel with a map of the roads and routes in the area. Getting lost is a thing of the past. Go on foot and discover our beautiful province!
This route is not suitable for disabled people (there is another route in the area that is suitable)
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Signposting
Follow these signs and easily walk the route from one numbered junction to the next.
Signposting
Follow these signs and easily walk the route from one numbered junction to the next.
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Hotline routes
Hotline routesIf there is something wrong on the route, report it here.
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Nature Gateway Visitor Center Oisterwijk
At Nature Gateway Visitor Center Oisterwijk, you can smell, taste, and explore the forests and fens of Oisterwijk!
Groot Speijck
Groot Speijck nature gate is the starting point for an exploratory visit to the Oisterwijk Forests and Fens. Enjoy yourself on the sunny terrace, warm up by the fireplace and, above all, experience pure hospitality while the children are playfully learning in a green setting.
Oisterwijk's Forests & Fens
A different experience in every season: Oisterwijk's Forests & Fens are exquisite, tranquil and inspiring all year round.
Forest Café De Rode Lelie
Forest Café De Rode Lelie is located in the heart of the Oisterwijk Forests and Fens.
Nature Theatre Oisterwijk
The Natuurtheater Oisterwijk is located in one of the most beautiful spots in Brabant. It was built over fifty years ago, inspired by the monumental amphitheaters of Roman times.
Boshuis Venkraai
Boshuis Venkraai is the most atmospheric cycle café in Oisterwijk and the surrounding pasture land.
Nature Gateway Visitor Center Oisterwijk
At Nature Gateway Visitor Center Oisterwijk, you can smell, taste, and explore the forests and fens of Oisterwijk!
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