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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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Hiking trails

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

Wednesday 16 Sep
–
13.00

Youth Nature Guide Training Course, Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide (half-day session 1/3)

Sunday 20 Sep
–
14.00

From peak to peak: walking through the Kriekelare Dunes

Sunday 27 Sep
–
09.30

Steertse Heide… surprising nature

Wednesday 30 Sep
–
13.00

Youth Nature Guide Training Course, Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide (session 2/3)

Sunday 4 Oct
–
10.00

Autumn walk in the Withoefse Heide woodland

Saturday 17 Oct
–
14.00

Out and about with (grand)children in the Grenspark

Sunday 18 Oct
–
14.00

Mushrooms and history in Ravenhof-Moretusbos

Saturday 24 Oct
–
19.00

Night of the Night – Harp concert by Laura De Jongh at Karrenmuseum Essen Karrenmuseum

Saturday 24 Oct
–
10.00

Meditative silent walk in Kleine Meer

Saturday 24 Oct
–
20.00

Lecture on bats at Titurel

Saturday 24 Oct
–
22.00

Nature Within. Into the Dark – a sensory journey through the night

Sunday 25 Oct
–
15.00

Book launch: ‘Bird, Nest & Egg’ by Joris & Walter De Raedt

Sunday 25 Oct
–
09.00

Day of Silence: morning walk in the Arboretum

Sunday 25 Oct
–
10.00

Morning silent walk

Sunday 25 Oct
–
14.00

Silent walk this afternoon

Sunday 25 Oct
–
14.00

Nature Within. Into the Silence – a sensory meditation on silence

Wednesday 28 Oct
–
13.00

Youth Nature Guide Training Course, Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide (session 3/3)

Saturday 31 Oct
–
13.30

Autumn colours in the Boterbergen

Sunday 8 Nov
–
14.00

Enjoy the peace and quiet on the heath

Saturday 5 Dec
–
10.00

Winter walk on the heathland

Saturday 12 Dec
–
10.00

Winter tranquillity from the fire tower

All activities

News from the park

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  • 27 July 2026

Discover the youth programmes at Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide: Libelhamels and Junior Rangers

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  • 15 July 2026

The mayors of Woensdrecht and Kalmthout emphasise the importance of wildfire prevention

  • 24 June 2026

Small plant, big success: Water-parsnip appears in a new pool near Huijbergen

  • 22 June 2026

Training course for youth nature guides at Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide

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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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