The Oisterwijk Forests & Fens  are special, soothing and inspiring all year round. Discover the beauty of one of the Netherlands' most unique nature reserves. Because where can you find no less than 80 fens in one nature reserve?

From the fairytale-like frozen fens in winter, the dynamics of nature coming to life in spring and the musical frog croaking in summer to the explosion of colour in autumn; the Oisterwijkse Bossen & Vennen are a feast for all your senses. Spot kingfishers, deer and roe deer, or gaze at the fens and ditches for a wide variety of insects and water critters. The Oisterwijkse Bossen & Vennen leaves few untouched. What's stopping you from coming and experiencing it for yourself?

Recommended by the forester
This walking route was created in collaboration with Natuurmonumenten. The ranger recommends the hiking route:

"This walking route allows you to enjoy the many mirrored fens surrounded by a fairytale forest. Protected by Natuurmonumenten for more than 100 years!"

Want to discover more of the Oisterwijk Forests and Fens? Have a look here.

About this route
This route has been set out via the Brabant walking junction system. Easily walk from one numbered junction to another. Arrows show you the way between the nodes. Is there something wrong with the signposting of the route? Please let us know via visitbrabant.com/meldpunt. You can also call 0800-4050050 (free of charge).

Discover the nature of Brabant
In Brabant you can completely relax. Here you can enjoy a wonderful selection of carefully marked nature routes. These nature routes take you past the most beautiful places in the Brabant landscape. Be amazed by Brabant forests and fens or walk over beautiful boardwalk bridges. Discover all nature routes here.