Experience the Peelrandbreuk
in Land van de Peel
Exploring the Peel Boundary Fault
The Peelrandbreuk, or Peel Boundary Fault, runs right through Land van de Peel. It is a geological fault line in the subsoil. It runs roughly from Roermond via Deurne, Bakel and Gemert to Heesch. The fault has shaped the Peel landscape. You can see it in wet soils, rust-coloured water and differences in height.
Did you know?
- Wijst soils lie along the Peelrandbreuk. These are elevated, marshy areas. Here, iron-rich groundwater rises to the surface as seepage. This wijst phenomenon is a special natural feature of south-east Brabant.
- In the Vlierpark in Deurne, close to the Haageind castle estate, the fault is marked. A long row of ornamental apple trees by artist Roberto Ruggiu traces the fault line.
- Farmer Henk of Bijzonder Brabants in Deurne knows all about the Peelrandbreuk. The fault runs right through his vegetable garden, where he has made it visible. Join one of his guided tours to find out more.
- Thanks to the Peelrandbreuk, fossils millions of years old have come to the surface. You can see several of them in the permanent exhibition De Peel aan Zee (The Peel by the Sea). It is at Museum Klok & Peel in Asten.
Walking and cycling routes - Along the Peel Boundary Fault
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Cycle route Over the Peelrandfracture to the Peel
Cycle route Over the Peelrandfracture to the Peel
This cycling route over the Peelrand fracture in Deurne with visible and invisible features of th...
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Experience the Peel edge fracture along Deurnese Peel and Mariapeel
Experience the Peel edge fracture along Deurnese Peel and Mariapeel
Beautiful cycling route along De Peelrand rupture and along locations that are reminiscent of thi...
(43 km)
Getipt - Bekijk deze tips over de Peelrandbreuk
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Visit Bijzonder Brabants
Visit Bijzonder Brabants
Join a guided tour with Farmer Henk. The Peelrandbreuk runs right through his vegetable garden.
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walking along the Peelrandbreuk
walking along the Peelrandbreuk
Walk 186 km along the fault in 9 stages. In this Dutch-language blog, Simone Wittgen describes the 4 stages through Land van de Peel.
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Artwork in the Vlierpark, Deurne
Artwork in the Vlierpark, Deurne
A natural work of art on the Peelrandbreuk, with ornamental apple trees and five wells.
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De Peel aan Zee exhibition
De Peel aan Zee exhibition
Visit the permanent exhibition at Museum Klok & Peel in Asten.
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De Ossenbeemd visitor centre
De Ossenbeemd visitor centre
Watch the film and see the permanent exhibition about the Peelrandbreuk in Deurne.
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MTB route along the Peelrandbreuk
MTB route along the Peelrandbreuk
Thanks to the nearby fault, the area around Neerkant has lots of relief. Ideal for a mountain bike ride.
The Peelrandbreuk on the map - See the locations near the Peelrandbreuk
Veelgestelde vragen over de Peelrandbreuk in het Land van de Peel
The Peelrandbreuk, or Peel Boundary Fault, is a geological fault line in the subsoil of Land van de Peel. It runs roughly from Roermond via Deurne, Bakel and Gemert to Heesch. In the Vlierpark in Deurne a row of ornamental apple trees marks the fault line.
The fault line itself lies in the subsoil, but you can see its effects. On the Esp in Bakel the field rises 1.5 metres over 50 metres. You can see a similar difference in height at Hogen Aarle in De Mortel.
For a short walk, choose the 2.5 km Kasteelroute in Deurne. The 10 km Vlierroute takes you further into the countryside. You can cycle 20 to 43 km, for example on the Geopad Elevated Peel cycle route.
Yes, individual visitors are welcome on set afternoons. You can buy tickets online in advance, and groups visit by appointment. The Bijzonder Brabants page shows when the vegetable garden is open.
Yes, at De Ossenbeemd visitor centre in Deurne children learn about the fault through play. They test their knowledge with an electric quiz game and pour water into a groundwater gauge. Admission is free during opening hours.
You can see these fossils, millions of years old, at Museum Klok & Peel in Asten. They are in the permanent exhibition De Peel aan Zee. The museum also shows a mammoth skeleton and how De Groote Peel was formed.
The Kasteelroute (in Dutch) and the Vlierroute both start at the car park by De Ossenbeemd. You will find it at Haageind 31 in Deurne. After your walk you can have a coffee or a picnic at De Ossenbeemd.