A natural patchwork
Land van Cuijk boasts the most varied landscape in the Netherlands. The best example of this unique patchwork of nature is Sint Anthonis and the surrounding villages. The State Forests form the natural centerpiece, but the surrounding area (Oploo, Westerbeek, Stevensbeek, Landhorst, Wanroij, and Ledeacker) is also well worth a visit. Discover the grazing cattle, the purple glow of the heather, and characteristic Brabant long-gable farmhouses. Starting point (Natuurpoort) De Heksenboom is located at the restaurant of the same name.
Tip: traverse this beautiful and varied area by bike, on foot, or on horseback!
A man with an unbreakable will
In the Brabant village of Oploo, where the wind whispers through the trees and the fields stretch to the horizon, there once lived a man named Toon van Els. Born in 1865, he soon became known as Tôntje d'n Dwerg (Tonne the Dwarf) because of his short stature of only 1.18 meters. Yet his presence in the village was anything but small.
The Witches' Tree
What if… a tree remembers more than you think? Anyone walking into the forest of Sint Anthonis feels it immediately… it grows quieter. In the midst of that stillness stands an old tree with twisting branches, a place where stories have converged for centuries. Not about dark rituals, but about women who gathered here to share, care, and help.
The Legend of the Six Eyes
Before Landhorst existed, there was nothing here but scrubland. Where streets are now, fir trees stood. Where people live now, only animals roamed… and stories.
What is there to do within a 10 km radius?
- Starting point De Heksenboom
The perfect starting point for a beautiful walk or bike ride through the state forests of Sint Anthonis. - Cold War Memorial Park
At every hangar on the grounds of the former mobilization complex in Landhorst, a part of the story of the Cold War is told. - Adventure Park De Bergen
Immerse yourself in the adventurous world of Adventure Park De Bergen in Wanroij.
Cycling and walking routes for destination Sint Anthonis
- Cycle route through landscapes
A beautiful bike ride with a variety of landscapes through the southern part of Land van Cuijk. - Around Sint Anthonis
Enjoy a wonderful bike ride through the forests and over the heath of the Sint Anthonis Forest Reserve, through the rural agricultural area around Wanroij, past lake Radioplassen in Stevensbeek, and then back to Sint Anthonis via the characteristic village of Westerbeek and the windmills in Oploo. - Visdelroute Sint Anthonis Forest Reserve
In the Sint Anthonis Forest Reserve, you walk through a number of varied landscapes, such as the Visdel.