Holiday apartment in Reusel: Nature, cycling routes and family experiences

Reusel can be discovered through nature, outdoor activities, family experiences and special cultural attractions. One unusual feature is the Januskop: This two-faced sculpture symbolises opposites and stands on the watershed between the catchment areas of the Scheldt and Meuse. The female face is oriented towards the south, while the male face faces north. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Reusel can therefore explore the area according to very different holiday interests.

Heathland, forest and distinctive landscapes

The Reuselse Moeren are the remains of a largely excavated raised bog area on both sides of today’s national border. The area features wet heathland, dry coniferous forest and spontaneously developed birch woodland. The Reuselse Moeren are also a habitat for smooth snakes and moor frogs.

The Kroonvense Heide is located in the immediate vicinity of Reusel. Beersbroek, Boswachterij De Kempen and Duizelsbos are also nearby. The Reuselse Kei adds a special geological feature to the landscape: The erratic boulder is 550 million years old.

The Grote en Kleine Cirkel consist of a small and a large circle, reached via the Burgemeester Willekensdreef. During the Second World War, they served as landmarks for pilots.

Cycling routes and discoveries at different paces

The Cirkelroute Reusel mountain-bike route runs south of Reusel through the Peelsche Heide woodland. It is a moderately difficult blue mountain-bike route and runs mostly along singletracks. Those who prefer a longer cycle tour will find the 53-kilometre Witte-Vos cycling route in the Reusel area. It includes a 28-kilometre northern loop and a 25-kilometre southern loop.

The Witte-Vos cycling route is also connected with the smuggling history of Reusel and the surrounding area at the beginning of the 20th century. For children, the Witte-Vos discovery route is 2.7 kilometres long. It invites them to follow a smuggling trail and complete smuggling challenges along the way. The different route lengths help you compare active days and shorter discovery walks according to your plans.

Family experiences, history and culture

At Kinderboerderij Hollandershoeve, visitors can stroke cows, cuddle rabbits and watch goats climbing trees. The petting zoo also has a nature-oriented playground. This provides a specific destination for families who want to combine observing animals with physical activity.

The Sint Jan Geboortekerk is located in the vicinity of Reusel. Kasteel Oud-Beysterveld is located further afield in the region. The Van Abbe Museum and De Pont Museum for Contemporary Art are also located further afield in the region around Reusel.

For an insight into everyday local life, the weekly market in the centre of Reusel is a good choice. It takes place every Friday from 11:00 to 17:00.

Choose a holiday apartment in Reusel according to your interests

When choosing a holiday apartment in Reusel, you can first decide on your preferred focus: Heathland, forest and wildlife are ideal for nature-oriented days, while the mountain-bike and cycling routes cater to different sporting ambitions. The children’s route and the petting zoo offer their own attractions for families, while Januskop, the Cirkel, the church, castle, museums and smuggling history enable cultural and historical discoveries. To compare other places, you can also view Lage Mierde.

For the overview of the wider area: Reusel-De Mierden.