De Maatjes Nature Reserve – De Klot Observation Tower loop from Wuustwezel
De Maatjes Nature Reserve – De Klot Observation Tower loop from Wuustwezel
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De Maatjes Nature Reserve – De Klot Observation Tower loop from Wuustwezel
02:28
41.7km
50m
Cycling
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 16, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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4.32 km
Franciscan Sisters Gooreind Domain.
Highlight (Segment) • Religious Site
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11.3 km
Forest Lake
Highlight • Lake
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12.0 km
Mastendreef Cycle Path
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
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25.7 km
The Baker's Mill, Wildert
Highlight • Monument
25.7 km
Bakkersmolen Wildert
Highlight • Monument
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31.1 km
De Maatjes
Nature Reserve
31.7 km
De Maatjes Nature Reserve
Highlight • Natural
From peat extraction area to nature
The cross-border nature reserve was originally a stream valley with marshes, which is why it is relatively low-lying. Over time, the marshes have been used as a peat extraction area. This happened, among other things, with the construction of the Roosendaalse Vaart. These peat canals are still present in the area and ensure drainage of the area. At the same time, the regional agricultural area increased, especially on higher grounds. The share of extensively managed grasslands decreased. De Maatjes/de Matjens, the lower part of the original area, are the last remnant of the former marshland.
European top nature
De Maatjes is part of the European nature network Natura 2000 and is designated as a bird directive area. For example, it is a priority for De Maatjes that we work on restoring good water management, so that the conditions for bird species such as the curlew, hen harrier and bittern can improve. These are bird species that require a larger habitat than the current area. That is why, among other things, expanding suitable grasslands and reed land is important.
With a number of targeted development works, the Agency for Nature and Forests is restoring the habitat of European protected bird species in De Maatjes. The improvement of nature not only makes the area more valuable for the characteristic marsh species, but also for visitors. The works fit in with the Blue Deal programme, which aims to restore wet nature. These areas are known for their sponge effect and form important carbon storage sites, so that their restoration counteracts the negative effects of climate change. Read more about the works.
Lookout tower De Klot
Be sure to visit De Klot, a 7-metre-high lookout tower from which you can look out over the wide area. The name 'de Klot' refers to a clog, a lump of peat or turf. You will also get more information about the peat past.
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31.8 km
De Klot Observation Tower
Highlight • Viewpoint
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41.5 km
Old Town Hall Wuustwezel
Highlight • Historical Site
In 1837, another plot had to be sold to pay for the finishing of the building.
The town hall remained in use until 1926, after which Kasteel Hens was chosen as the new town hall. After that, it was used to house the library and the local history society, among other things.
The former town hall became a protected monument in 1993.
In August 2015, it was announced that the municipality of Wuustwezel would sell the building, for which it no longer found a purpose. At the end of 2015, the building was sold to an architectural firm.
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41.7 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
17.4 km
10.3 km
10.2 km
2.55 km
1.20 km
152 m
Surfaces
26.8 km
10.0 km
2.54 km
1.64 km
549 m
244 m
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Saturday 4 July
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