Fable cycle route in the Maasheggen | Myths & 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 the fables on to each other. Perhaps when they saw the animals fleeing between the hawthorn hedges, they thought they were seeing the main characters from the fables of their famous compatriot. Do you see them too? Get to know these adventurous animals and their experiences in the Maasheggen area. This 15 kilometer cycle route over the junctions leads 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. In all fables, animals and plants, which also occur in the natural environment of Oeffelt and Beugen, play the leading role. Do you want to listen to them?

Scattered along 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 narrated by writer Geurt Franzen from Boxmeer.

De Vilt nature reserve

The 140 hectare nature reserve De Vilt is owned by Brabants Landschap and is located between the villages of Beugen and Oeffelt. This natural gem contains two large water areas: De Beugense Vilt and De Oeffeltse Vilt. Surrounding it are flower-rich grasslands, swamp areas, hedgerows and forests. De Vilt is one of 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, breaks 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 the next. Arrows show you the way between the nodes. At the starting point of this route you will find ample parking and catering facilities. Is something wrong with the route signage? Please let us know via visitbrabant.com/meldpunt . You can also call 0800-4050050 (free).

Roadmap

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 theme route, download it here .

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