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