Stramprooierbroek - brown - 3,7 km

This estate consists of a mix of deciduous and coniferous woodlands, poplar plantations, willow plantations, meadows, and fields. The oak forests in the estate are recognized for their quality. The acorns are collected and used as seed material for tree nurseries.

In the Stramprooierbroek itself, you will find wet marshes with alder and willow scrub, oak forests, meadows with wooded edges and ponds, stately oak avenues, and certainly the Abeek and Lossing. The ‘broek’ was an inaccessible place for centuries. Several smuggling routes ran through it, and the broek and the woodlands served as a hiding place for escaped prisoners of war during World War II. The wettest parts remained untouched by reclamation, so now you can enjoy the peace and space in one of the quietest spots in Limburg.

The abundant presence of water makes the Stramprooierbroek and the adjacent natural areas the richest dragonfly area in the Benelux. But also for many plants, butterflies such as the large copper butterfly, and other animals, the Stramprooierbroek is a paradise on earth. Plenty of reasons, therefore, to put on your boots and discover the treasures of this area.