De Maasduinen National Park
Parabolic dunes, heathland and forest on a sandy plateau in Limburg
Parabolic dunes from the last glaciation give De Maasduinen its name, and the drifting sand ridges sit among heathland, forest and several fens. The sandy plateau lies along the river Meuse close to the German border.
Things to do
- On footLook for the parabolic dune ridges that gave the park its name
- On footWalk the heathlands, where sheep keep the forest from taking over
- WildlifeWatch for Common crane and Western marsh harrier over the fens
- HeritageVisit the estate de Hamert, the heart of the park