Fable cycle route in the Maasheggen | Sagas & Legends

The Romans once traveled through the Maasheggen landscape. A well-known Roman of that time was Phaedrus, a renowned poet. He wrote fables; stories in which animals are presented as people and where there is often a wise lesson. He also adapted the fables of the Greek poet Aesop. During their journey through the Maasheggen, Roman legionnaires passed on the fables to each other. Perhaps when they saw the fleeing animals between the hawthorn hedges, they thought they saw the main characters from the fables of their well-known compatriot. Do you see them too? Get to know these adventurous animals and their experiences in the Maasheggen area. This 15-kilometre cycle route over the nodes takes you along the exciting story.

Fifteen contemporary fables are told on the fifteen-kilometre cycle route through the UNESCO area De Maasheggen and the De Vilt nature reserve. Animals and plants, which also occur in the natural surroundings of Oeffelt and Beugen, play the leading role in all fables. Do you want to listen to them?

Spread over the route you will find panels with a QR code. Scan the QR code with the camera of your mobile phone and listen to the exciting, educational and entertaining fables. The fables have been edited and recorded by writer Geurt Franzen from Boxmeer.

Nature reserve De Vilt

The 140-hectare De Vilt nature reserve is owned by Brabants Landschap and is located between the villages of Beugen and Oeffelt. There are two large water areas in this natural pearl: De Beugense Vilt and De Oeffeltse Vilt. Surrounded by flowery grasslands, wetlands, hedges and forests. De Vilt is one of the forty places designated by the province that tell the story of the origins of North Brabant. De Vilt is a former bend in the Maas that has silted up over time. The area was created about fifteen thousand years ago.

For more visiting tips, cycling and walking routes, places to stop and places to stay in the Land van Cuijk , visit Visit Land van Cuijk .

About this route

This cycle route was created by VisitBrabant Routebureau. The route has been plotted via the Brabant cycling junction system. Simply cycle from one numbered junction to another. Arrows show you the way between the nodes. At the starting point of this route you will find ample parking and catering. Is there something wrong with the signposting of the route? Report this to us via visitbrabant.com/meldpunt . You can also call 0800-4050050 (free).

Road map

View this route page on your phone or download the GPX file. Do you want to travel with a paper map? A route brochure is available for this themed route, download it here .

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