National Park De Maasduinen

The Landscape

The Maasduinen National Park is an expansive nature reserve stretching along the eastern banks of the Maas River, home to the longest river dune belt in the Netherlands. This extraordinary landscape has been shaped over thousands of years by the merging forces of water, wind, and human influence. The winding dunes that cross the park are mostly covered by lush forests, a timeless natural shield once used to protect the surrounding fields and meadows from the drifting sands.

The park stretches over more than 20 kilometers and covers an impressive area of over 4,500 hectares. The diverse mix of dunes, forests, heathlands, drifting sands, and mysterious fens gives the landscape an enchanting charm, making it one of the most diverse nature reserves in the Netherlands. With every turn and hill, a new perspective unfolds, offering a glimpse of the unique harmony between nature and history.