Regte Heide

Regte Heide is a nature reserve in Goirle encompassing heathlands, marshes, deciduous forests, and coniferous woodlands that extend toward the Belgian border. The terrain contains multiple distinct landscape types that support different wildlife and plant communities.

Seven Bronze Age burial mounds are scattered throughout the reserve, showing that ancient people settled in this region thousands of years ago. These archaeological remains reveal how long humans have inhabited the area.

The reserve is an important place for school groups to learn about native plants and animals in their natural surroundings. Many visitors come to experience this diversity and see how different habitats connect and support one another.

Multiple hiking and cycling paths connect different parts of the area and offer viewpoints for observing wildlife. Wear appropriate footwear and be especially careful in the wetter sections when visiting.

Lei Creek causes elevation changes of up to five meters, which is unusual for the typically flat Dutch landscape. This variation creates different habitats and landscape types within a small area.