IJzeren Man and Weerter and Budelerbergen

IJzeren Man en Weerter and Budelerbergen
Geurtsvenweg 4
6006 SN
Weert
Sign indicating the Volksloop trail in De IJzeren Man nature reserve
A drift dune plain on a beautiful spring day in the Weerter and Budelerbergen nature reserve in Weert
A beautiful fen on a summer day in De IJzeren Man
Two bikes stand at the De IJzeren Man recreational lake with the water ski track in the background

Area of natural beauty

Between Weert and the Belgian border are nature reserves De IJzeren Man and the Weerter and Budelerbergen, which are part of the cross-border park KempenBroek. Their unique location right next to each other makes for a beautiful and varied nature experience.

Nature reserve De IJzeren Man

De IJzeren Man is a 100-hectare recreation area with a unique mix of nature and adventure. The area takes its name from the lake of the same name, created by sand excavations for the Eindhoven-Weert railway line. De IJzeren Man is surrounded by forests, heathland and sand dunes, making it a paradise for hikers, cyclists and nature lovers.

The Weerter and Budelerbergen

The Weerter and Budelerbergen is a vast nature reserve, located on the border of the municipalities of Cranendonck and Weert in Limburg. The area is famous for its varied landscape with coniferous forests, heathlands, sand dunes and fens. Various bird species such as the skylark and the tree pipit nest on the heathlands. A large part of the Weerter and Budelerbergen is used as a military training area.

A unique combination

Together, De IJzeren Man and De Weerter and Budelerbergen offer a unique combination of nature, adventure and relaxation. Whether you are looking for a brisk walk, a day out with the family or an adventurous activity, you are guaranteed to find what you are looking for in these areas for a fun day out.

Nearby

The distances mentioned below are the distances from the location above.

 
0,86km
Mountainbike route
 
1,02km
Cycle route
 
1,45km
Mountainbike route
 
1,49km
Walking/hiking routes
 
1,55km
Visitor Centre
 
1,57km
Walking/hiking routes
 
1,57km
Walking/hiking routes
 
1,57km
Walking/hiking routes
 
1,57km
Walking/hiking routes
 
1,57km
Walking/hiking routes
 
1,77km
Horse riding trails
 
2,14km
Walking/hiking routes
 
2,78km
Walking/hiking routes
 
2,81km
Walking/hiking routes
 
2,82km
Horse riding trails
 
3,46km
Cycle route
 
3,98km
Walking/hiking routes
 
4,02km
Cycle route
 
 
4,07km
Walking/hiking routes
 
4,11km
Mountainbike route
 
4,37km
Walking/hiking routes
 
4,40km
Walking/hiking routes
 
4,41km
Walking/hiking routes
 
4,41km
Walking/hiking routes
 
4,45km
Cycle route
 
4,98km
Walking/hiking routes