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Kalmthoutse Heide

Infinite enjoyment, that is what Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide represents! This diverse and dynamic nature reserve is situated on both sides of the Belgian-Dutch border and consists of heathlands, fens, forests and land dunes.
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Two countries, one nature

In the park, it becomes obvious that nature does not care about frontiers. This nature reserve, situated on both sides of the Belgian-Dutch border, covers approximately 60 km². Yet, the area exhales infinity and boundlessness, caused by the great diversity in the landscape.

The enormous diversity of this nature reserve is of considerable ecological and cultural-historical value. Here, vast and unspoilt landscapes alternate with heathlands, fens, land dunes, forests, meadows and polders. The reserve is also an irreplaceable breathing space for many people whether visited on foot, by bicycle or on horseback. Rare plants and animals experience peace and quiet here. In short, the reserve offers peace and fertile ground for survival. It is therefore not surprising that Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide is part of the Natura 2000 network, meant to establish a European network for the sustainable protection of the most important natural areas throughout Europe.

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3-star silence area

Fire risk - fire phases

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Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide is freely accessible between sunrise and sunset and can best be accessed by one of the four official entry gates.

  1. Volksabdij - Ossendrecht (NL)
  2. Hemelrijk - Essen (B)
  3. De Vroente - Kalmthout (B)
  4. Ravenhof - Putte / Stabroek (NL/B)

Calendar

Sunday 19 Jul
–
10.30

Dragonfly walk: guided day trip

Saturday 8 Aug
–
09.30

UNESCO Geopark Scheldt Delta: walk Kalmthoutse heide with UNESCO Guide

Sunday 23 Aug
–
14.00

Info walk - Water filter Steertse Heide and restoration Evertandven

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News from the park

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  • 10 June 2026

This was the Species-rich Grenspark Experience Week!

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  • 1 June 2026

New 'Hospitable in the Landscape' course autumn 2026

  • 29 April 2026

Unique cooperation between Belgium and the Netherlands creates new natural filter to purify historically polluted groundwater in Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide

  • 23 April 2026

Experience week: a week full of nature adventures in Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide (17-25 May)

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Newsletter
 
Featured: Day of Silence
27 October 2019

On 27 October 2019, we will once again organise a 'Day of Silence'! On that day, 'time is set back'. Time also for enjoying, exploring and experiencing nature within the beautiful Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide!

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Thanks to (nature) photographers Marc Slootmaekers, Fred Severin, Dick van Dop and Rudi Delvaux for making their photos available.

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