Iron Man and Laurabossen - black - 2.8 km

You will pass various ponds, through varied nature with forests and heath, and along the large IJzeren Man lake. The walking area is located southwest of Weert and is about 100 ha in size. It is named after the steam-powered iron dredging machine on rails that was used from 1910 to 1913 to extract sand. The Grote IJzeren Man and the Kleine IJzeren Man are ponds that remained after the sand extraction. The Zwanenven, Geurtsven, and Eendenven are typical heath ponds located in the lower parts of this gently rolling dune landscape.

In the IJzeren Man area, there is plenty to experience; it is also the gateway to the KempenBroek. With various attractions in one area, young and old can easily fill a day out. The Nature and Environment Center De IJzeren Man is highly recommended. You can discover nature together by visiting the exhibition, the garden, or by getting hands-on in the activity area.