De Maasduinen National Park

The park spans 1,400 hectares of sand dunes, forests, heathlands, and wetlands along the Maas River in the northern part of Limburg province.

The sand dunes in the park formed during the last Ice Age, creating a natural border that has influenced settlement patterns since prehistoric times.

The remaining structures of old farms throughout the park demonstrate traditional Dutch agricultural methods and land management from past centuries.

Visitors can access multiple hiking trails from the main visitor center at Reindersmeer, which offers information services and refreshments in a converted lock building.

The park contains the longest river dune belt in the Netherlands, with various ponds and lakes formed by historical sand and gravel extraction activities.

Location: Limburg

Inception: 1998

Website: https://nationaalpark.nl/park/de-maasduinen

GPS coordinates: 51.58861,6.08917

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:34