Moergestel offers both an expansive natural area and historic features in the village. The Moergestels Broek defines the natural side; protected street sections, old church paths and buildings offer a different perspective on the village.

Natural Areas and Routes

The Moergestels Broek covers 107 hectares and lies southeast of Moergestel, on both sides of the A58. It is the largest meadow bird area in Noord-Brabant. Its size and location help you find your bearings; its regional significance also makes the area a nature destination in its own right. In the Broek, the Rosep stream is once again allowed to meander and flood; its original course has been restored in several places. Meandering refers to the winding course of a stream. Alongside the bird and meadow landscape, the restoration of the stream’s course is therefore also a key feature.

A canoe trip on the Reusel takes you through the surrounding agricultural landscape. Check access to the water and available providers before setting out. Unlike walking or cycling routes, this option focuses on travelling by water, making a canoe trip a distinct way to spend your time here.

The 27-kilometre Leerroute Oisterwijk passes through the countryside around Haaren and Moergestel. It brings the surrounding area to the fore as a destination for a route in its own right. Its length makes it a useful point to consider when planning; check the current route before setting off.

The Moergestels Broek is easily accessible from Natuurpoort De Reuselhoeve. The Natuurpoort is also a starting point for walking and cycling routes through the Land van de Hilver. These offer different starting points for your plans: the Broek is a specific natural area, while De Reuselhoeve is the place to start a walking or cycling tour.

Village Character and Architectural History

The protected municipal villagescape includes parts of Raadhuisstraat and Postelstraat. The old church paths include Simonnepaadje, Torenpad and Pastoorspaadje. They run through the rear sections of village properties and are considered the shortest routes to the church. Here you’ll find two distinct forms of historic village structure: protected street sections and a network of paths that provide a short route to the church.

St. Jans Onthoofding is a Roman Catholic church dating from the interwar period; its late Gothic tower dates from around 1500. The tower therefore points to a much earlier period of construction than the church itself. The post mill on Schoolstraat is a defining landmark of Moergestel and has stood at its current location since 1852. The church and mill offer different historical perspectives: at the church, you can distinguish between its construction date and the tower’s earlier history; at the mill, the historical continuity of its location is significant.

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