The 10 most beautiful hiking trails in The Langstraat These 10 trails are not to be missed

1. De Loonse en Drunense Duinen - 17.2km

This hiking trail in the Loonse en Drunense Duinen runs from Natuurpoort Van Loon in Loon op Zand and leads you through a varied landscape of forest paths, heaths and vast expanses of sand. De Loonse en Drunense Duinen, a nature reserve of over 3,500 hectares, has one of the largest areas of drifting sand in Western Europe. Thanks to the junction network, you can easily follow the route, but a trip to the huge sand plains is definitely worthwhile to complete your experience. Every season offers a new, surprising experience in this dynamic nature reserve.

3. Vlijmens Ven - 8,2km

Walking in Vlijmens Ven is walking in a historic and swampy landscape. This nature reserve, part of a larger network with De Moerputten and the Bossche Broek, functions as a water storage area to prevent flooding in 's-Hertogenbosch. During your walk along the centuries-old Heidijk, constructed in 1359, you'll discover the rare blue grassland that has doubled in size here thanks to recent developments. This sparse, wet grassland is rich in plant species, and in spring the fields bloom colorfully.

This route may be extended with the following route: The Moerputten.

5. Along the Meuse - 9.0km

Go for peace and serenity with this walk along the Maas.During this route you will discover the Bergsche Maas, the Oude Maasje and the Hedikhuizense Maas. You walk through an agricultural landscape and pass traces of past struggles against water and victories over natural disasters. The highlight of the walk is the peace you experience. Far away from traffic and the hustle and bustle of everyday life, you walk in silence along footpaths through meadows, accompanied by the singing of birds in the sky.

7. Heusden - 3.5km

With this city walk you'll walk the fortifications in Heusden. Let yourself be taken through the history of this picturesque fortified town. With the route booklet "Walking in Heusden," available at the Heusden Tourist Information Point (Pelsestraat 17), you will discover not one, but two beautiful routes. For a small fee, you get a city map with detailed descriptions and illustrations of the monuments and sights along the route. The walk takes you through downtown and across the historic fortifications. Please note that this route is unfortunately not suitable for wheelchair users and people with mobility problems. The builders of this type of historic fortified town did not take this into account at the time.

9. Waalwijk - 795m

This walk in Waalwijk is unlike any other. For you walk it at night, when it is dark! A special experience, because the center lights up in a striking blue. This blue recalls the history of the shoe and leather industry in Waalwijk and De Langstraat. It is the color that animal hides get after treatment in a chrome bath. The walking route leads you past the stories of various historic buildings, which are illuminated in an atmospheric way.