The Groote Peel and Strabrechtse Heide
Nederweert, Limburg, The Netherlands
Cycling route: 115846
Provided by: route.nl
75.1 km
04:25 h
1324 kcal
32 m
Description
What could be better than cycling in a nature reserve far away from civilization? In the raised bog area of National Park De Groote Peel and on the Strabrechtse Heide you can imagine yourself in a completely different world on your bike.
From nature reserve to nature reserve
From the starting point of this route, you cycle in the direction of the Groote Peel. Peat was cut in this bird-rich nature reserve in the past. Cycle through this raised bog area and admire the peat moss, sundew and lavender heather that you encounter here. From here you cycle to the towns of Asten and Lierop. Then it is time to exchange the inhabited world for the Strabrechtse Heide. This area consists of seemingly endless heathlands with shrub and bell heather and the Beuven, the largest fen in the Netherlands. Special vegetation grows along the fen, such as the water spoon and the carnivorous sundew. So take a good look around when you cycle along the Ven.
From nature reserve to nature reserve
From the starting point of this route, you cycle in the direction of the Groote Peel. Peat was cut in this bird-rich nature reserve in the past. Cycle through this raised bog area and admire the peat moss, sundew and lavender heather that you encounter here. From here you cycle to the towns of Asten and Lierop. Then it is time to exchange the inhabited world for the Strabrechtse Heide. This area consists of seemingly endless heathlands with shrub and bell heather and the Beuven, the largest fen in the Netherlands. Special vegetation grows along the fen, such as the water spoon and the carnivorous sundew. So take a good look around when you cycle along the Ven.
The National Carillon Museum
On the edge of Asten you cycle past the Carillon Museum. This museum is dedicated to church bells and the history of bell foundry. The largest bell foundry in the world is located in Asten. Even the bell for Notre Dame was cast here. In this museum you can learn more about this special history of Asten. In 2006 the museum merged with the Jan Vriends Nature Museum where you can learn more about the Peel.
On the edge of Asten you cycle past the Carillon Museum. This museum is dedicated to church bells and the history of bell foundry. The largest bell foundry in the world is located in Asten. Even the bell for Notre Dame was cast here. In this museum you can learn more about this special history of Asten. In 2006 the museum merged with the Jan Vriends Nature Museum where you can learn more about the Peel.
Height Profile
© Petra Lenssen-VVV Midden-Limburg
© J Van Lieshout
© CC BY Joep de Groot Fotografie
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© CC-BY Jos Dielis
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Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moostdijk, 6035 RB, Nederweert, Limburg, The Netherlands | 0.00 km | ||
94 | 94 (6035RC, Asten, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 3.10 km | |
70 | 70 (5725TN, Asten, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 7.14 km | |
87 | 87 (Meijelseweg, 5725BA, Asten, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 8.32 km | |
83 | 83 (5725AG, Asten, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 9.24 km | |
82 | 82 (5721HW, Asten, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 10.73 km |
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