Enjoy beautiful nature
The Maashorst right at your door
From 't Vuurgoudhaantje you're in the middle of nature in no time. The Maashorst is an extensive natural area in eastern Brabant, where you can hike endlessly and search for bison, aurochs and Exmoor ponies.
The primeval region of Brabant
The largest natural area in North Brabant
The Maashorst is the largest contiguous natural area in North Brabant. The area is located between Oss, Heesch, Nistelrode, Uden, Zeeland and Schaijk and consists of old forest paths, extensive heathlands and sand flats, but also special wetlands and open grasslands. Among these pearls lie burial mounds, and the great grazers roam.
The beauty lies in the variety. In a single walk you go from dense forest to open sand flats to heathland. Each season looks different: purple in August, misty and quiet in November, and in spring you hear the forest waking up.
Walking in the area
Nature at your feet
Round Schaijkse Heide — 7 km
Start at De Boshut at Udensedreef 14. You walk through the forest towards the grazing area of the aurochs and Exmoor pony, and at the end you come out on the Schaijkse Heide.
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Boerenland Nabbegat — 8 km
A route by the Maashorst farmers, marked with blue arrows, starting at French Baan 4 in Schaijk. You walk over meadows and fields, with cattle crossings and farm animals along the way. The paths are not always easy to walk.
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Komwandeling Schaijk — 5 km
A walk through the village centre and a section of natural area, along the cultural-historical places of the village. Ideal for a short morning or if the weather turns.
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Play, discover & romp around
Docus the Badger Adventure Trail, Schaijk
Start at De Boshut at Udensedreef 14. You walk through the forest towards the grazing area of the aurochs and Exmoor pony, and at the end you come out on the Schaijkse Heide.
Gnome Trail at Nature Centre
A route by the Maashorst farmers, marked with blue arrows, starting at French Baan 4 in Schaijk. You walk over meadows and fields, with cattle crossings and farm animals along the way. The paths are not always easy to walk.
't Oliemeulen Schaijk
A walk through the village centre and a section of natural area, along the cultural-historical places of the village. Ideal for a short morning or if the weather turns.
Food & drink
Plop down after a walk
De Boshut — Schaijk
Sunny forest terrace, and inside a cosy fireplace burns in colder weather.
Eet- en Borrelcafé De Notaris — Schaijk
For a cosy drink or a good meal, in a characteristic building.
De Potter — Schaijk
Modern establishment with a homey feel, where Brabant cosiness takes centre stage.
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