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 time of year you walk this route!

Port of Maasbracht
Maasbracht is the home port for commercial shipping and is home to one of the largest inland shipping ports in the Netherlands. In Maasbracht you will also find one of the largest power stations in the Netherlands, De 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 Maas. Archaeological research has shown that Brachterbeek was already inhabited in the Iron Age. Then you head south: towards Montfort and the forests you will walk through.

Rozendaal estate
Rozendaal estate is located between Montfort and Sint Joost. Rozendaal includes the Rozendaal and Schrevenhof estates and plots in 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 worthwhile to walk this walking route all year round.