Lievensberg Estate and Heath Garden

Travel distance from Het Willemshuis: 34 km.

The Lievensberg Estate and the adjacent Heidetuin in Bergen op Zoom form a beautiful, historic walking area. The estate combines an arboretum with a sculpture park, while the atmospheric Heidetuin is known for its romantic appearance, ponds, and Villa Heidetuin. It is an ideal location for nature walks. View the information page.

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Visdonk Roosendaal

Travel distance from Het Willemshuis: 35 km.

On the southern edge of Roosendaal lies Landgoed Visdonk, a young nature reserve with woods, heathland, meadows, fens, and avenues. In the heart of this typical Brabant landscape is a special dog walking route (4.5 km). If you are considering walking this route, it is important that your dog listens well. In a number of places, you will cross horse riding and mountain bike trails, and you will have to cross a fairly busy road twice. See the information page.

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Mastbos Scavenger Hunt

Travel distance from Het Willemshuis: 44 km.

The Snuffelroute in the Mastbos near Breda is a 4 km walk specially marked out by Staatsbosbeheer, the Dutch Forestry Commission, and is ideal for dog owners. Dogs are allowed to run free in designated areas along this route, and there is a special 'dog pool' for swimming and playing. See the information page.

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Loonse and Drunense Dunes Kaatsheuvel

Travel distance from Het Willemshuis: 53 km.

De Loonse en Drunense Duinen National Park (3500 ha) is the largest drifting sand complex in Europe. The area is located between Tilburg, Waalwijk, and 's-Hertogenbosch. A 3.5 km dog walking route starts from the parking lot at Cafe-Restaurant De Roestelberg. Dogs can run and play to their heart's content in the dunes, explore (read: sniff around) along the walking route through the woods, and halfway along the route there is a large pond where they can swim. See the information page.

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