Sint-Jansberg, Nature area and Natura 2000 protected site in Gennep and Mook en Middelaar, Netherlands.
Sint-Jansberg is a nature area with forested slopes, streams, wetlands, and fields arranged at different elevations across rolling terrain. The landscape shifts between dense woods, open grassland, and damp depressions, creating a varied patchwork of habitats.
The area shows traces of a glacier tongue from the Riss Ice Age and holds remnants of a Roman villa. These geological and archaeological layers document a long span of human activity across different periods.
The name Sint-Jansberg refers to a saint's shrine that once marked this place. Today visitors walk the paths to experience how this location connects the Dutch countryside with the neighboring German forest across the border.
The area is crossed by the Pieterpad long-distance walking route, though some sections are restricted due to protected badger habitats. Visitors should check local access restrictions before planning their walks through the different paths available.
The area contains three spring areas with dammed ponds that once powered mills in the region. The upper Plasmolen watermill stands as evidence of how water was once harnessed from these natural sources.
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