Holiday apartment in Malden: Hiking, nature and Roman roads

A holiday apartment in Malden is a suitable search option for anyone looking to combine their stay with a variety of trails, landscapes and special places to visit. Around Malden, the options range from an accessible route of almost 1 km to a 7.5 km hike between Malden and Nijmegen. There are also historic road routes, open landscapes, natural features and a farm offering experiences with various animal species.

Hiking on different scales

The Kop van Malden is a 7.5 km hiking route between Malden and Nijmegen. Along the way, it passes the memorial to Airstrip B91. The route therefore combines its hiking trail with a specific place of remembrance, without being limited to a single theme.

For a shorter walk, the Familiepad Heemtuin is available. The route is almost 1 km long and accessible to wheelchair users, people using walkers and pushchairs. On the Familiepad, you can discover, among other things, a pond, a flower-rich meadow, a bee house, the heathland and a herb garden in the Heemtuin Malden. The manageable length and these features of the route make it easier to plan a short nature experience.

Lierdal, orchards and old roads

The 4.5 km Kuierroute leads through the Lierdal on the outskirts of Malden and through neighbouring Molenhoek. Lierdal is an open, hilly area where the original cultivated landscape, wooded areas and heathland are still visible. Several traditional orchards, or historic fruit orchards, are also among the landscape features along the route.

The history of the roads also remains present in Malden. The Kuierroute follows the course of an old Roman road along the border between Gelderland and Limburg; this route can be traced back here to the 12th century. The Ommetje Bos en Kuil also follows an ancient Roman road. When choosing between the routes, you can therefore take different lengths, landscapes and historical connections into account.

Nature experiences and animals

Another destination is HARM's Hoeve, a farm offering experiences on Westerkanaaldijk in Malden, on the outskirts of Nijmegen. Cows of the Blonde d'Aquitaine breed, goats, pigs and sheep are kept together in one barn there. For families with children, this specific animal experience offers a different focus from the trails through Lierdal, Heemtuin or Heumensoord.

Cyclists can also choose a dedicated landscape experience: The Malden mountain bike route leads through the forests of Heumensoord. This means that, alongside the hiking trails, there are also tours through a wooded area. If you are planning a holiday apartment or other accommodation in Malden, you can therefore tailor your stay to your preferred daily activities: a short accessible route, a longer hike, historic sections of road, animals or a mountain bike tour.

Other places in the area

For further orientation, you can also discover Overasselt from Malden. The various destinations and routes around Malden give you several specific starting points for choosing the right holiday region for nature, history and shared experiences.

For the overarching travel overview: Heumen.