Course of the Abeek – Log Bridge Over the Luyden loop from Natuurreservaat Smeetshof

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Course of the Abeek – Log Bridge Over the Luyden loop from Natuurreservaat Smeetshof

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Course of the Abeek – Log Bridge Over the Luyden loop from Natuurreservaat Smeetshof

03:15

12.9km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Natuurreservaat Smeetshof

Bosreservaat Grootbroek

Stramprooierbroek

Kempen~Broek

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.82 km

Along the waters of De Luysen

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

An indescribably beautiful place to observe waterfowl.

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6.58 km

Course of the Abeek

Highlight (Segment) • River

The Abeek was dug by order of the government in 1865. Until the first half of the 19th century, the entire spacious area was marshland. The Abeek and other drainage …

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9.09 km

Log Bridge Over the Luyden

Highlight • Bridge

Don't expect great challenges for adventurers, but rather a fairly wide wooden bridge. Sturdy wood, a cable to hold you and a metal net under your feet so it doesn't get too slippery.

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10.7 km

Bocholer Graft

Forest

12.3 km

Boardwalk Smeetshof

Highlight • Trail

This decking path runs from the main road towards the Smeetshof farm.

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12.9 km

The Smeetshof Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

The Smeetshof is both the name of the farm (see photos of the white-painted building) where the walks depart and the nature reserve through which the walks run. The farm …

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12.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.33 km

5.44 km

1.14 km

Surfaces

6.30 km