Purple splendor in De Loonse en Drunense Duinen

Seas of purple! This is the time to visit De Loonse en Drunense Duinen. From mid-August to mid-September, many say the National Park is at its most beautiful. This is because then you can enjoy the most beautiful, vast moors.

Color splendor
At the end of summer, the heather turns purple. A phenomenon not to be missed. The alternation of the green coniferous forests, the yellow sand of the immense sand drifts and the purple heaths make a walking or cycling tour through De Loonse en Drunense Duinen a party. The scrub heath flourishes with very little nourishment and sun and therefore thrives perfectly in the vicinity of the vast stretches of shrub sand of the "Brabant Sahara. It is a warm and dry habitat, where especially beetles, grasshoppers, butterflies (such as heather blue), reptiles (such as hazelworm and sand lizard) and birds feel at home. And you may also come across the shepherd during your visit. He and his flock ensure that the shifting sands are not overgrown by grasses and emerging trees.

Walking and cycling routes
The blooming heather is a special scene that attracts many people every year. The walking and cycling network will lead you through and along the undulating heather carpets on well-maintained paths. Around De Loonse en Drunense Duinen are several catering establishments with extensive parking facilities, from where you can start your tour. An excellent starting location, close to the vast heathlands is Recreatiepark en Brasserie Het Genieten in Kaatheuvel. Or start your route from Natuurpoort Van Loon in Loon op Zand:

Walking Tour De Loonse en Drunense Duinen
Bike tour of dunes and fortress

Every season is unique
For those who want to enjoy the purple splendor: the heather is usually in bloom until mid-September. Of course, you can enjoy walking in this beautiful nature reserve in the heart of De Langstraat all year round. A visit to De Loonse en Drunense Duinen is always an experience. The wind can blow undisturbed in many places and creates an ever-changing landscape. Every season therefore has its own charm.