Locations

A stones throw from Valkenswaard lies nature reserve De Malpie. The unparalleled beauty of this area led to Valkenswaard being voted “Hiking Municipality of the Year” in 2016.

Nature reserve the Kolisbos, in the municipality of Neerpelt, has a fun play area for children. Hours of outdoor fun guaranteed

How to process fresh produce from an organic market garden? If anyone knows, it is Wilma! She bakes all her cakes and pastry herself. And each slice is served with a carefully selected cup of coffee or tea. Of course she also grows her own mint leaves

Get your delicious artisanal ice cream here! A cosy little ice cream parlour right in the centre of Valkenswaard.

All that shopping got you hungry? This sandwich shop is located right in the middle of the shopping centre. In addition to delicious freshly made sandwiches they also have burgers and sweet and savoury snacks.

The Dommel rises in the highest point of the Kempens Plateau, in an area called Siberia.

The Leenderbos/Groote Heide used to be a run-of-the-mill production forest. Nature has since been allowed to take its course and the vegetation is becoming increasingly more varied and therefore more attractive to various species. The Leenderbos/Groote He

Two collections show the industrial history of Valkenswaard: falconry from 1650 to 1850, a period when kings and high nobility entertained their guests with the "game of feather", and cigar making from 1865 until its decline.

You are welcome to purchase walking and cycling routes. You will also find free information leaflets and brochures about the villages of Heeze, Leende, Leenderstrijp and Sterksel.

The Aalsterhut, better known as “De Hut van Mie Pils” (Mie Pils’ cabin) or simply Mie Pils, is the perfect stopover for hikers, cyclists, sports enthusiasts and nature lovers. This tavern is located at a junction of hiking and cycling routes in the middle

The Neerpeltse Watersport Club offers you the opportunity to navigate the most beautiful part of the Dommel between Neerpelt and Valkenswaard by canoe or kayak.

As of 7 July 2023, Eindhoven officially has another nature reserve: the Klotputten.

The Vresselse bos (forest) is on an old drifting dune right by the Dommel.

The idyllic centuries-old village square of Borkel & Schaft is home to a welcoming eatery. Here lovers of nature and life find the peace and quiet to enjoy ‘the good things in life’.

De Bosuil in Sint-Huibrechts-Lille is mainly known for its beautiful, large and well-kept playground. The playground is always accessible and entrance is free.

Kempense Plassen, also called the Philipvijver (Philips Pond), is on the westside of the Dommel.

It is the starting point for a wonderful walking or cycling trip through the Leenderbos, the Groote Heide or the Beverbeekse Heide. From here, you can also easily reach the charming town of Hamont-Achel.

Escape to the wild west in the outskirts of Hamont-Achel. At the Flaming Star Ranch, you can go for a horse ride at the riding school or in the surrounding area.

The double undershot mill on the Dommel dates from the 13th century. A double watermill stood here originally: a corn mill on the left bank and an oil mill on the right bank

Hotel de Boskar Pelt is a comfortable 3-star hotel located in a beautiful, historic mansion, in the center of Overpelt.

Sonse Watermolen, that no longer exists, was probably a double mill

Along the river Dommel, nature is at its best! Between Neerpelt in Belgium and Valkenswaard in the Netherlands, you can paddle down the Dommel by canoe or kayak. You will then pass no less than two beautiful nature reserves.

Burgers and beer. That is what they do, and what they do best. And what better combo is there? The café has spacious outdoor seating in the Statie entertainment district. They also host regular pub quizzes, tasting nights and live music sessions.