Walking route Roerdalen: De Meinweg - Luzenkamproute

Walking route Roerdalen: De Meinweg - Luzenkamproute

Starting point:
De Herkenbosche Golf Course
Stationsweg 100
6075 CD
Herkenbosch


Open grassland with bare trees and a misty forest in the background in De Meinweg National Park, along the Meinweg - Luzenkamproute.

The Meinweg - Luzenkamproute takes you on a 6.9-kilometre walk through the Melickerheide near Herkenbosch in Roerdalen. You walk through a dry sandy landscape where open heathland, sand hills and forests alternate. Together with the Luzenkamp, this area forms a green connection between Roermond and De Meinweg National Park.

Start your walk at Golfbaan de Herkenbosche

Your walk begins at the car park of Golfbaan de Herkenbosche. From here, follow the walking junction network into nature. After your walk, you can enjoy something to eat or drink at the golf course.

Sand dunes, heathland and animal tracks

On the Melickerheide, you walk past gently rolling sand dunes, open heathland and sheltered forest paths. The sand hills create changes in height across the landscape. Along the way, you also pass small ponds and a lower-lying area.

The Melickerheide is also an important connection for animals such as badgers and wild boar. This area allows them to move between different habitats. Take a look at the ground as you walk. You might spot paw prints or signs of digging. Birds and small mammals also find a home in this varied landscape.

Practical information about the Luzenkamproute

  • Distance: 6.9 kilometres
  • Terrain: paved and unpaved paths
  • Starting point: Golfbaan de Herkenbosche, Stationsweg 100 in Herkenbosch

Put on your walking shoes and follow the junction markers through this varied landscape. Take your time along the way to enjoy the nature around you.