Nature reserve Boshoverheide

Boshoverheide
Trancheeweg 7
6002 ST
Weert
Boshoverheide
Boshoverheide

Area of natural beauty

The Boshoverheide is a nature reserve of over 200 hectares in size, with an extensive, reasonably preserved urn field from the late Bronze Age, which can be viewed by hikers. The heath connects to the Loozerheide and the Weerter- and Budelerbergen. 

The Boshoverheide

The Boshoverheide near Weert is a special area full of stories. Many people today enjoy its beautiful nature while hiking. Young soldiers train there, mountain bikers brave the loose sandy paths of the Budelerbergen, and pairs of woodlarks provide a new generation.

Rich past

Hidden beneath the drifting sand and among the Scots pines are the remnants of a rich past. Virtually invisible and elusive, but tellable. One of the intriguing stories is that of the prehistoric urn field. About 3,000 years ago, farmers threw up mounds over the cremated remains of their loved ones. Over four to five centuries, the burial field grew into a burial mound with - by some estimates - more than 3,000 dead. The mounds remained visible for centuries, until the nineteenth century and even until today.

So the Boshoverheide is not only a place for recreation, but also a place where history and nature go hand in hand. Discover it for yourself and get carried away by the stories this unique area has to offer.

Nearby

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

 
0,50km
Horse riding trails
 
0,63km
Cycle route
 
1,34km
Mountainbike route
 
1,44km
Visitor Centre
 
1,45km
Walking/hiking routes
 
1,45km
Walking/hiking routes
 
1,45km
Walking/hiking routes
 
1,45km
Walking/hiking routes
 
1,45km
Walking/hiking routes
 
1,56km
Mountainbike route
 
1,90km
Horse riding trails
 
2,22km
Walking/hiking routes
 
2,82km
Walking/hiking routes
 
3,41km
Walking/hiking routes
 
3,44km
Walking/hiking routes
 
3,68km
Cycle route
 
3,75km
Mountainbike route
 
3,81km
Cycle route
 
3,83km
Walking/hiking routes
 
 
3,93km
Walking/hiking routes
 
3,96km
Walking/hiking routes
 
4,11km
Walking/hiking routes
 
4,11km
Walking/hiking routes
 
4,11km
Walking/hiking routes
 
4,18km
Cycle route
 
4,49km
Mountainbike route
 
6,04km
Walking/hiking routes
 
6,05km
Walking/hiking routes
 
6,05km
Walking/hiking routes
 
6,05km
Walking/hiking routes