Discover the forests and heathlands of De Meinweg
Roerdalen, Limburg, The Netherlands
Hiking route: 757606
Provided by: Hart van Limburg
15.2 km
03:47 h
861 kcal
53 m
Description
On this route you will be introduced to part of the Water Walking World, the walking paradise in the Maas-Schwalm-Nette Border Park. This varied tour takes you along forest paths, through heathland landscapes with fens, through swamp forests and past gale bogs.
Terraces and damp areas
During your walk you can enjoy characteristic terrace edges that were created over thousands of years by erosion in the primeval river valley of the Meuse. Two streams flow on the terraces, both of which flow into the Roer: the Rode Beek and the Boschbeek. Along the way you walk through the forests of the Luzenkamp and through the damp areas of Melickerven and Herkenboscherven. The terraced and steep transitions, which can amount to a height difference of up to 50 meters, give your tour a sporty touch.
Varied flora and fauna
This route is a wonderful experience for nature lovers, whatever the season. The unique interplay of meadows, forests, flowing and still waters, heathlands and moist areas has created ideal living conditions for specific plants and animals. How about colorful dragonflies, amphibians and vipers? The latter animal is the symbol of De Meinweg National Park . Heathland sheep, Icelanders and Scottish Highlanders graze on the heath here and with a little patience you can spot wild boars, foxes, martens, ermines and weasels.
Time for a break?
Are you ready for a break? Then find a nice spot in Herkenbosch, for example, for a snack and a drink. Then you can get back on the road fresh and fruity to discover all the beauty in this area. Consider, for example, the dunes in the Luzenkamp nature reserve that were created during the Ice Age.
Terraces and damp areas
During your walk you can enjoy characteristic terrace edges that were created over thousands of years by erosion in the primeval river valley of the Meuse. Two streams flow on the terraces, both of which flow into the Roer: the Rode Beek and the Boschbeek. Along the way you walk through the forests of the Luzenkamp and through the damp areas of Melickerven and Herkenboscherven. The terraced and steep transitions, which can amount to a height difference of up to 50 meters, give your tour a sporty touch.
Varied flora and fauna
This route is a wonderful experience for nature lovers, whatever the season. The unique interplay of meadows, forests, flowing and still waters, heathlands and moist areas has created ideal living conditions for specific plants and animals. How about colorful dragonflies, amphibians and vipers? The latter animal is the symbol of De Meinweg National Park . Heathland sheep, Icelanders and Scottish Highlanders graze on the heath here and with a little patience you can spot wild boars, foxes, martens, ermines and weasels.
Time for a break?
Are you ready for a break? Then find a nice spot in Herkenbosch, for example, for a snack and a drink. Then you can get back on the road fresh and fruity to discover all the beauty in this area. Consider, for example, the dunes in the Luzenkamp nature reserve that were created during the Ice Age.
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Height Profile
Varied nature reserves, rich culture, charming towns on the water, you will find it all in Central Limburg. A refreshing piece of the Netherlands near the German and Belgian borders that is waiting to be discovered by you.
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Below you will find various suggestions for breaks that you can visit during your route. These are divided into different categories, making it easy for you to choose.
Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkeerplaats (Heide, 6042LN, Roerdalen, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
54 | 54 (6042LN, Roerdalen, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 0.30 km | |
45 | 45 (6042KW, Roermond, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 0.90 km | |
44 | 44 (Keulsebaan, 6045GG, Roermond, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 1.67 km | |
55 | 55 (Stationsweg, 6045JM, Roerdalen, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 1.99 km | |
52 | 52 (Stationsweg, 6045JM, Roerdalen, Limburg, The Netherlands) | 2.37 km |
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