Discover the Groote Peel

This route goes through the most beautiful nature reserves around the Groote Peel. You cycle through the Dennendijkse Bossen, a young forest area that is planted on sand drifts and heathlands. You will also discover Kwakvors, a nature reserve of wet grasslands and bird-rich ponds. De Groote Peel National Park is a vast, water-rich and quiet raised moor area that is best known for its many bird species and special history. The 'scars' of past peat extraction are still visible everywhere in the landscape. The Deurnsche Peel and the adjacent Mariapeel around the peat colonies of Griendtsveen and Helenaveen are also remnants of this once extensive raised bog area. During the cycle tour you will also pass the picturesque church village of Asten.