Tour of Maasbracht and the forests of Montfort

Get to know the surroundings of Maasbracht and walk through the forests of Montfort. A nice walk to get to know this area in Central Limburg better, no matter what season you walk this route!

Port of Maasbracht
Maasbracht is the home port for commercial shipping, here lies one of the largest inland ports in the Netherlands. In Maasbracht you will also find one of the largest power stations in the Netherlands, the Clauscentrale. From the port you walk north towards the industrial port of Maasbracht. You continue the route to Brachterbeek.

Brachterbeek
Then you walk a short distance through Brachterbeek. This village is located on the middle terrace of the Meuse. Archaeological research has shown that Brachterbeek was already inhabited in the Iron Age. Then you head south: towards Montfort and the forests through which you will walk.

Rozendaal Estate
Rozendaal Estate is located between Montfort and Sint Joost. Rozendaal includes the Rozendaal and Schrevenhof estates and plots in the Reigersbroek. Together they form a complete stream valley landscape with low-lying grassland bordered by forest on drifting sand ridges. It is a beautiful, varied area of forest and open landscape. It is absolutely worth walking this hiking trail all year round.