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De Groote Heide

Name: Brik
Address: Maasschriksel 56, Venlo, Limburg, 5911 GZ, NL
Telephone: 0031773030180
Price range: $

Achter het Akkermansgilde, Lousienbergweg 32, 5916 NA Venlo

Directly east of Venlo, stretching along the German border, lies the Groote Heide. This impressive nature reserve of over 250 hectares offers much more than just heathlands. It is a varied landscape where expansive heath is interspersed with sparse grasslands, fields, and quiet forests, providing a vast richness of plants and animals.

Besides its natural beauty, the area carries a special history. During World War II, Fliegerhorst Venlo, one of the largest German military airfields, was located here. The traces of this past, such as remnants of runways and hangars, are still visible in the landscape in various places.

Whether you want to walk, cycle, or learn more about the history, the Groote Heide has something to offer everyone. For a good start to your visit, you can go to Gasterij de Groote Heide, the ideal starting point for marked walking routes and a place to discover more information about this unique border area.

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