The Forester’s Path in Groote Peel National Park

When you follow this along the boundary between North Brabant and Limburg, you are tracing the footsteps of forester Marijke Vaes. The route starts in the Buitencentrum de Pelen in Ospel. From here, for about 6 kilometres, you follow boardwalks, go past an observation tower and various information panels that provide information about the historic peat extraction in the area. A beautiful, easily accessible route along farmland, wide open meadow views and exciting marshes.

Length: approx. 6,5 km

Starting point and end: Buitencentrum de Pelen, Ospel. Check out the entire route on the website of the Dutch Forestry Commission.

Tip: there are also marked routes of 2.5 and 3.5 km. See the information boards at the Buitencentrum.