Top 20 Natural Monuments around Zundert

De Oude Buisse Heide is a historic estate of approximately 200 hectares in the municipality of Zundert, near Achtmaal. It is known for its unique combination of nature and cultural history, partly because it was the former summer residence of the artist couple Henriette and Richard Roland Holst. Cultural Heritage: The Roland Holst couple hosted famous guests here and found inspiration for their work. Henriette donated the area to Natuurmonumenten in 1945. Historic Buildings: On the estate, you will find the Buisse Hoeve, the Angorahoeve (the former residence), and Richard Roland Holst's Studio. Some of these properties are available for rent as holiday homes through Buitenleven Vakanties. Vincent van Gogh: The famous painter also developed his love for nature in this area.

The Bootjesven is one of the most famous and beautiful spots in Wortel-Kolonie 🌿. 📍What is the Bootjesven? • It is a natural fen, surrounded by pine forests and heathland, in the heart of the tranquility of the Colony. • The name refers to the "boats" of peat moss that float on the water, giving the surface a fairytale-like appearance. • The fen is a vulnerable nature reserve: special plants such as cotton grass and sundew grow there, and you often find dragonflies and waterfowl there. • It is part of the Merkske Valley, a European Natura 2000 protected area. 🌿 Experience for hikers and cyclists • The Bootjesven is located along several beautiful hiking trails that start from the De Klapekster Visitor Center. • It is an ideal place to take a break and enjoy the peace and quiet and nature. • Because it is a sensitive area, walking on designated paths and not allowing dogs off the leash is important for the preservation of this unique natural environment.

The Bootjesven is a fen that was created by extracting peat. Peat was extracted on a large scale in the entire Noorderkempen region between the middle of the 13th and the 18th century. Peat is dried peat that was dug from the marshy peat areas. The extracted peat was laid out to dry and then used as a raw material. This location is now a large body of water where it is wonderful to stay. You can cool off up to your knees and no further. Swimming is prohibited.

Be surprised by the rich history of this estate. The Oude Buisse Heide is a typical cultural landscape. Vincent van Gogh got his inspiration from the surroundings of the Oude Buisse Heide. It is a wonderful area for cycling or walking through old forests and along meadows, fields, fens and farms.

The Oude Buisse Heide is a nature reserve and estate in the municipality of Zundert in the village of Achtmaal of over 200 ha. In 1945 it was donated by Henriette Roland Holst to the Vereniging Natuurmonumenten The area consists of forest, heathland and fens. In wet places you can find plants such as sundew and bog myrtle. The Buisse Hoeve, a long-façade farm from 1809, is a national monument. On the east side, the Oude Buisse Heide connects to the over 100 ha large nature reserve Wallsteijn, also owned by Natuurmonumenten. There is a blue walking route of 12 km and a red one of 5 km. In 1945, writer and politician Henriette Roland Holst (1869-1952) donated this special nature reserve to Natuurmonumenten. The owner spent many summers here with her husband, visual artist Rik Roland Holst, at the Angora Hoeve (Buisse Hoeve). In the Herenkamer of the adjacent farm they received celebrities such as architect Hendrik Berlage, painter Charley Toorop and poet Herman Gorter. The Oude Buisse Heide was a source of inspiration for the Roland Holst couple.

After having to sprint through the berms and switchbacks, this section allows you to rest

A beautiful area for walking or cycling. Here you will find forests and meadows, fields, fens and farms.

Livestock farming also has charm 🇱🇺.