In North Limburg, nature goes its own way. And that's exactly what makes it so beautiful. You will find vast forests, quiet fens, rolling shifting dunes and blooming heathlands. Here you walk on winding paths, right through the greenery. For serious walkers, there are long routes through De Maasduinen National Park or De Groote Peel. For slow walkers, there are benches with a view, where you don't have to do anything for a while.
Besides looking. Or listening. To the wind through the trees, the rustle of grass and maybe the call of a bird in the distance. You will also discover the landscape at its best on a bicycle. With wide views along the Meuse river, through villages where time seems to move a little slower and along paths where you sometimes meet more sheep than people. And the nice thing? Nature is always close by here. Whether you go out for the day or just take a stroll around your corner.
In North Limburg, you will find outdoor living as it is meant to be.
''Put on your walking shoes for the Foresters' Trail through the Schadijk Woods. This 11.5-kilometre route takes you past forest, heathland and old drift dunes. Every season, nature shows a different side here. Just follow the green posts and walk mostly on unpaved paths. There are plenty of benches along the way to take a break. And good to know: leashed dogs are also welcome.
View the routeIn northern Limburg, you will find nature to enjoy. National Park De Maasduinen offers a varied landscape of forests, dunes and fens, while De Groote Peel is known for its vast moors and quiet marshes. Het Schuitwater is a calm, watery area with boardwalks and clear blue water. Take a forest walk, get out and unwind. For more inspiration, read our blog De mooiste natuurgebiede in Noord-Limburg.
Three beautiful hiking routes in northern Limburg are the Mookerheide Route, the Rondje Reindersmeer and the Schuitwaterpad. By bike, explore the region via the Archaeological Cycle Route East Loop, the route through the Balloon Pillar Woods in Venray and the Rose Route in Lottum.
Looking for a wheelchair-friendly hiking trail in northern Limburg? The Reinders Lake Peninsula Trail at Reinders Lake is short, beautiful and walkable. Also in the Heere Peel is a paved Wheelchair Accessible Path that takes you through the middle of nature. And in Gennep, the wheelchair route Op de Logte takes you through the attractive historic centre. Great routes for those who like a walk in the woods or just want to enjoy being outdoors.