Attractions and Places To See in Einderheide - Top 5

The Riethoven lookout tower is a relatively modern, wooden observation tower built to offer hikers and cyclists a higher perspective of the Kempen landscape. The tower stands on a small hill in the wooded area south of Riethoven, allowing you to see surprisingly far, despite its limited height. From the top, you can see the Eindhoven skyline, the woods surrounding Westerhoven and Riethoven, and in clear weather, even the open heathlands further afield in the Kempen region. The tower is part of a series of viewpoints installed by various Brabant municipalities to enhance recreation in nature reserves. The construction is simple but sturdy: wooden support poles, open stairs, and a platform at the top. It stands on the site of what used to be small drifting dunes, but there is no historical tower or military history associated with it. The history of this viewpoint is therefore modern: intended as a recreational project and landscape experience, not as a defensive structure. The tower is freely accessible and is located along several marked hiking trails in the Riethoven countryside. In short: a great place to stop for a while, get some fresh air and look far across De Kempen.

walking bridge but super slippery in cold temperatures.

The Riethoven lookout tower is a relatively modern, wooden observation tower built to offer hikers and cyclists a higher perspective of the Kempen landscape. The tower stands on a small hill in the wooded area south of Riethoven, allowing you to see surprisingly far, despite its limited height. From the top, you can see the Eindhoven skyline, the woods surrounding Westerhoven and Riethoven, and in clear weather, even the open heathlands further afield in the Kempen region. The tower is part of a series of viewpoints installed by various Brabant municipalities to enhance recreation in nature reserves. The construction is simple but sturdy: wooden support poles, open stairs, and a platform at the top. It stands on the site of what used to be small drifting dunes, but there is no historical tower or military history associated with it. The history of this viewpoint is therefore modern: intended as a recreational project and landscape experience, not as a defensive structure. The tower is freely accessible and is located along several marked hiking trails in the Riethoven countryside. In short: a great place to stop for a while, get some fresh air and look far across De Kempen.

The Design The Einderheide forest area has gained a new icon since 2024: the Einderheide observation tower. What a restrained and abstract design by NEXT Architects in collaboration with HNS Landscape Architects! The tower has a square floor plan that extends upwards. Three curved incisions break up the somewhat austere shape. These incisions are openwork and reveal the construction of Douglas fir, oak, and steel. This gives the tower a subtle and almost futuristic appearance. The galvanized iron spiral staircase leads to the 26-meter-high observation platform. Along the way, you'll be surprised by several views at different heights, making the climb a true forest experience. Once at the top, you'll have a phenomenal view of the surrounding forest, the western parallel of the N69 highway, Riethoven, Dommelen, the ASML tower, and the Eindhoven skyline. Tip: look straight down from one of the four sides. A nice detail awaits you. Dual Function The tower is not only a beautiful observation tower, but beneath it is a concrete bat cellar where these winged creatures can shelter and hibernate. The tower is located along the flight path of several bat species. Bat entrances have also been created at five, ten, and fifteen meters high. Behind these holes are specially designed boxes, resembling tree hollows. Those bats will certainly thrive here. (Source: https://uitkijktorens.nl/uitkijktorens/uitkijktoren-einderheide)

The Einderheide Riethoven lookout tower is a 26-metre-high wooden lookout tower, built from Douglas fir columns and fitted with a facade of thermally preserved pine. The tower offers summer and winter shelters for tree-dwelling bats.

"The pedestrian bridge seems to be of little use, as it does not form a direct connection between two nature reserves. Furthermore, there is already an existing bridge only about 300 metres away."

Gigantic high lookout tower of no less than 26 meters, with an internal steel spiral staircase. You can stop at a number of levels to enjoy the view, if you don't dare to climb all the way to the top. Once at the top you look out over meadows and forests. Note: when I was there (Sept '24) I was attacked by a large group of mosquitoes on top of the tower. I don't know if other people have experienced this.

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