the Kempen - brown - 9,2 km
The hiking area De Kempen is a paradise for lovers of open landscapes. You hike along several streams and also pass the Zuid-Willemsvaart. Along the way, you also see some border stones that were placed in 1843 to mark the boundary.
Extensive description CloseThe routes take you past fields, meadows, and active farms: both large-scale and charmingly small-scale, occasionally still bordered by remarkable wooded edges. Some meadows invite rare meadow birds such as the curlew and black-tailed godwit. In several places, you can still see remnants of the former marsh in the form of wet oak, birch, and alder carr woods. The Zuid-Willemsvaart is a striking landmark in the landscape, marking the northern boundary of the area.
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Start points
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The Kempen - starting point end of Kempenstraat, Bocholt
Kempenstraat 37 , 3950 Bocholt
Practical info
Child-friendly
Parking
- Sturdy shoes or boots recommended after wet periods
- Risk of slipping: the trails, steep slopes, and stairways can be muddy and slippery.
- Picnic bench(es) available along the way
