An area where nature is in charge. Where trees, plants and animals are leading. Just like in the old days. Where else can you find that in the Netherlands? In De Maashorst. The primeval area in Brabant. Walk through the forests, over towering drifting dunes and make your way along the unique faults and wijgronden. Let the beauty of nature sink in and experience the PRIMAL feeling!
wijstgronden
The Maas once flowed through the primeval area. But due to a fracture in the earth’s crust, the ground rose more and more. This pushed the Maas to the east and the land became higher. That high piece of land is called a horst. Hence the name Maashorst. The lower area is called a slenk.
lanes and drifts
Traces from the past that are still visible in the landscape. The lanes and drifts in De Maashorst originated from travelling from farm village to heathland and even now lead past the most beautiful natural pearls in the area. Put on sturdy shoes, follow your primal instinct and step back in time.
slabroekse bergen
The Slabroekse Bergen are the result of hundreds of years of farming and the will of Mother Nature. Explore the area with a route from Natuurcentrum De Maashorst, spot the raven or come and marvel at Urnenveld Slabroek, the primeval treasure in the area.