Explore the Groote Heide on foot
Waalre, North Brabant, The Netherlands
Hiking route: 401901
Provided by: Groots Genieten
8.4 km
02:05 h
475 kcal
32 m
Description
Just below Eindhoven lies the Groote Heide. This area consists of several small heathlands that are connected to each other and stretch over 20 kilometers. The southernmost part of the heath lies across the Belgian border.
Small heathland areas in the Groote Heide
You might think that the Groote Heide consists of an enormously vast heathland. At least that is what the name suggests, but nothing could be further from the truth. This heathland used to be large, but nowadays there is little left. The small heathlands that are still there are connected to each other by natural bridges. These bridges go over roads so that the animals that live in this area can move safely from one side to the other. The Groote Heide is of course maintained by using Kempen heath sheep that graze here. The sheep have been grazing here since 1981.
Pay a visit to Aalst
Near the start and end point of the route you will find the church village of Aalst. Visit this village if you would like to experience what life is like in a typical Brabant village. There is certainly plenty to see here. Take a look at the Aalstermolen, a corn mill from 1904, the Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Presentation Church from 1906 or the Treeswijk estate with a villa from 1829.
Small heathland areas in the Groote Heide
You might think that the Groote Heide consists of an enormously vast heathland. At least that is what the name suggests, but nothing could be further from the truth. This heathland used to be large, but nowadays there is little left. The small heathlands that are still there are connected to each other by natural bridges. These bridges go over roads so that the animals that live in this area can move safely from one side to the other. The Groote Heide is of course maintained by using Kempen heath sheep that graze here. The sheep have been grazing here since 1981.
Pay a visit to Aalst
Near the start and end point of the route you will find the church village of Aalst. Visit this village if you would like to experience what life is like in a typical Brabant village. There is certainly plenty to see here. Take a look at the Aalstermolen, a corn mill from 1904, the Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Presentation Church from 1906 or the Treeswijk estate with a villa from 1829.
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Your starting point
Junction 60
5583TC WaalreParkeerplaats centrum
5583CB Waalregeldrop
Station5662 Geldrop-Mierlo
Oplaadpunt
Stappendijk5644HT Eindhoven
Genneper Parken Eindhoven
Tongelreeppad5644RZ Eindhoven
Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
60 | 60 (5583TC, Waalre, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | |
62 | 62 (5583TC, Waalre, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 0.26 km | |
67 | 67 (5661, Geldrop-Mierlo, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 3.24 km | |
65 | 65 (Heeze-Leende, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 4.43 km | |
96 | 96 (5591, Heeze-Leende, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 4.87 km | |
98 | 98 (5591VD, Heeze-Leende, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 5.50 km |
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