Waypoints of Sint Annabos
Nature reserve
About this hidden gem
A rare phenomenon in De Maashorst where the iron-rich groundwater rises as seepage.
Why you really want to visit this place
The wijstgronden are high, marshy areas where iron-rich groundwater rises as seepage. A rare phenomenon that occurs under very specific conditions and is nowhere in Europe as visible as in De Maashorst. A unique spot in the Netherlands, which has been active since the Miocene; which started about 23 million years ago. Visit this special natural spectacle and discover this phenomenon.
This is how you make a difference
- enjoy the special pieces of nature
- stay on the beaten track this time
- rare phenomenon