Is there a better place for a beautiful walk than the Loonse en Drunense Duinen National Park? This natural area covers an area larger than over seven thousand football fields and stands out due to the extraordinary diversity of the landscape. Within this park you will find vast sandy plains, next to forests, water features and enchanting purple heathlands.

The beautiful nature reserve is also called the Brabant Sahara. Relax on the enormous drifting sand plains. The wind has free rein and effortlessly blows your thoughts away, but also ensures that the landscape is constantly changing. That, and the changing seasons, make every visit a new experience. Marvel at the trees covered in dust and enjoy the beautiful view from the dune tops.

You might even come across the flock of sheep. The sheep keep the heath short and eat young trees. In this way they keep the area open and the heath turns a beautiful purple every year in the months of August and September.

Around the dunes you will find cozy catering establishments, including the Brabantse Natuurpoorten, recognizable by the four-meter high key; a nice starting point to get information, discover nature, relax and be active outdoors.

About this route

This route is set out using the Brabant walking junction system. Simply walk from one numbered junction to another. Arrows show you the way between the junctions. Is there something wrong with the signposting of the route? Let us know via visitbrabant.com/meldpunt . You can also call 0800-4050050 (free).

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