Strabrechtse Heide
Geldrop → Heeze
Via the small river De Kleine Dommel you walk out of Geldrop and enter a beautiful nature reserve. The stream valley of the Kleine Dommel gradually transitions into the Strabrechtse Heide here. In other words: 'the great silent heath'. At the end, the hiking route takes you past Heeze Castle.
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The map shows the main signposted route. Variants follow the same trail with shortcuts or extensions — see Practical info and Route notes for details.
Highlights
- Stream valley of the Kleine Dommel
- Heeze Castle
- De Plaetse (reconstructed old-Brabant square)
Practical info
- Distance
- 13 km or 17 km
- LAW
- Pelgrimspad
- Paved percentage
- 45%
- Dogs allowed?
- No. The Rulse Laarzenpad is forbidden for dogs. Dogs on a leash are allowed on the main route.
Description
The route goes through the center of Geldrop and then quickly follows the river De Kleine Dommel out of the village. You enter a beautiful continuous nature reserve. The stream valley of the Kleine Dommel gradually transitions into the Strabrechtse Heide here.
You will mainly walk on unpaved and semi-paved paths. Before you enter the great silent heath, you can visit the heath garden of Staatsbosbeheer, with information about the plants you will encounter along the way. With the Pelgrimspad you walk past Heeze Castle back to the station.
Suitable for Nordic Walking
This route is also suitable for Nordic Walking
Route
The Strabrechtse Heide hiking route is 13 or 17 km long and follows the Brabants Vennenpad (Regional Path 5, a 233 km long route through the Kempen and the Meierij).
Photos from NS
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