Log Bridge Over the Luyden – De Luysen - Mariahof loop from Stramprooierheide

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Log Bridge Over the Luyden – De Luysen - Mariahof loop from Stramprooierheide

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Log Bridge Over the Luyden – De Luysen - Mariahof loop from Stramprooierheide

02:11

8.69km

10m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Bosreservaat Grootbroek

Stramprooierbroek

Kempen~Broek

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.06 km

Log Bridge Over the Luyden

Highlight • Bridge

Don't expect great challenges for adventurers, but rather a fairly wide wooden bridge. Sturdy wood, a cable to hold you and a metal net under your feet so it doesn't get too slippery.

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1.59 km

Grazing Horses and Highland Cattle in Stramprooierbroek

Highlight • Natural

Very beautiful natural landscape with great animals.

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2.16 km

The border is now just a line

Highlight • Monument

Here is a rocky stone, the line between the Dutch-speaking countries...

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3.49 km

Beaver Habitat in Kempen~Broek

Highlight • Natural

One of the many places with beaver tracks that you will find in this beaver-rich area. Please note: coypus and muskrats are also found here. Always look to the other side of the path, to the swamp, and to the places where the beavers move. And of course there are tracks in the water and castles here and there. Sometimes there are small bridges, like here (made of steel), but it is better to leave the animals alone.

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5.28 km

Beautiful observation hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

I have never seen anything so great in any nature reserve. This observation hut is located in the immediate vicinity of the swamp and is ideal for observing the waterfowl. Inside, a clean hut awaits the hiker. The seats face the lake. You can open small flaps and watch the birds wonderfully. The animals are not disturbed in any way and the hobby ornithologist can take his photos.

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6.46 km

The Kingfisher birdwatching hide – De Luysen - Mariahof

Highlight • Mountain Hut

In this bird-watching hut with the pretty name "Eisvogel" you can sit comfortably and watch birds. It doesn't matter whether you look at the feathered friends out of a scientific interest or simply to relax, it's just fun.

Many "birders" or "spotters" also report feelings of happiness and a deep connection with mother nature and creation. It may well contain a moment of Zen - just let yourself into it.

The sporty version of bird watching is called "twitching" or spotting. Phoebe Snetsinger was one of the most successful of her peeping styles worldwide. The twitcher was able to observe around 8,400 bird species from 1965 until her death in 1999.

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6.70 km

Viewing platform over De Luysen

Highlight • Viewpoint

Between the reeds and water...

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6.84 km

De Luysen - Mariahof

Highlight • Natural

Isn't that just a pond !? Oh, look closely! The nature reserve De Luysen - Mariahof is a true paradise for birds, at least 40 hectares in size. You will find three observation huts here, which are always open during the day and give you enough privacy so that you can watch birds. The pond is fed by the Abeek, the lifeline of the nature reserve, and is known for its numerous water mills.

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8.69 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.62 km

3.38 km

677 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.50 km

2.17 km

1.13 km

558 m

169 m

160 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 2 November

10°C

3°C

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Comments

January 12, 2024,Wandeling @ St-Maartensheide - Mariahof

Day off, put on walking shoes, recharge in nature. This time I parked in the 'Mariahof' car park and followed the 🔺️ (with a shortening to the left after the last bridge). Along the way I was treated to a few buzzards that were shining along the track (I think they're great birds). Stop (safely) along the side and try …

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May 18, 2024,De Luysen - Mariahof – Niederländisch-Belgisches Grenzgebiet

Interesting area. Just extremely muddy and wet at the moment. I was also constantly attacked by blood-sucking monsters. I forgot to spray myself.

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July 13, 2025,de luysen mariahof vogelkijkhut

Took another walk through the Luysen.
It remains a beautiful area.

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March 3, 2024,Bree Mariahof-Der Rohrdommel auf der Spur

This area is quite an interesting area for bird watching with its three observation huts. The paths are not particularly easy to walk on, many places are under water (March 2024). Nevertheless, the landscape is very beautiful and, above all, rich in species.

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July 4, 2022,🇧🇪Naturreservat Sint Maartensheide-De Luysen 👌

This nature reserve absolutely inspired us during the hike. The numerous waterfowl, which could be observed again and again on both sides of the path, made this tour a real nature experience. But butterflies and dragonflies never made the hike boring or monotonous. Several professionally built observation huts, which can also be used for a rest, added the rest. Where …

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