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Beautiful observation hut – De Luysen - Mariahof loop from St. Maartensheide - De Luysen

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Beautiful observation hut – De Luysen - Mariahof loop from St. Maartensheide - De Luysen

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Beautiful observation hut – De Luysen - Mariahof loop from St. Maartensheide - De Luysen

00:58

3.77km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Parking

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55 m

Nature house – starting point for hiking loops

Highlight • Rest Area

There is a free forest car park here, which is an excellent starting point for hikes in the nature reserve. Around noon, the capacity of the parking lot should slowly run out. So get there early!

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288 m

Beautiful observation hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

I have never seen anything so great in any nature reserve. This observation hut is located in the immediate vicinity of the swamp and is ideal for observing the waterfowl. Inside, a clean hut awaits the hiker. The seats face the lake. You can open small flaps and watch the birds wonderfully. The animals are not disturbed in any way and the hobby ornithologist can take his photos.

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1.14 km

Observation hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Again, a wonderful observation hut with a great view of the waterfowl.

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1.79 km

Luysvijvers Ponds

Highlight • Lake

1.79 km

The Kingfisher birdwatching hide – De Luysen - Mariahof

Highlight • Mountain Hut

In this bird-watching hut with the pretty name "Eisvogel" you can sit comfortably and watch birds. It doesn't matter whether you look at the feathered friends out of a scientific interest or simply to relax, it's just fun.

Many "birders" or "spotters" also report feelings of happiness and a deep connection with mother nature and creation. It may well contain a moment of Zen - just let yourself into it.

The sporty version of bird watching is called "twitching" or spotting. Phoebe Snetsinger was one of the most successful of her peeping styles worldwide. The twitcher was able to observe around 8,400 bird species from 1965 until her death in 1999.

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2.04 km

Viewing platform over De Luysen

Highlight • Viewpoint

In summer, the ponds are almost invisible because of the reeds. This bridge/viewpoint offers a beautiful view.

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2.18 km

De Luysen - Mariahof

Highlight • Natural

Isn't that just a pond !? Oh, look closely! The nature reserve De Luysen - Mariahof is a true paradise for birds, at least 40 hectares in size. You will find three observation huts here, which are always open during the day and give you enough privacy so that you can watch birds. The pond is fed by the Abeek, the lifeline of the nature reserve, and is known for its numerous water mills.

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3.77 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.23 km

545 m

Surfaces

3.46 km

147 m

137 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 15 July

31°C

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July 28, 2024,de luysen mariahof vogelkijkhut

This afternoon we took a short practice walk through the Luysen.
Took it easy and only took a few pictures 😂😅🤣
It was very quiet, we hardly met anyone, just some birdwatchers.

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Beautiful observation hut – De Luysen - Mariahof loop from St. Maartensheide - De Luysen

Nature house – starting point for hiking loops

Beautiful observation hut

Observation hut

Luysvijvers Ponds

The Kingfisher birdwatching hide – De Luysen - Mariahof

Viewing platform over De Luysen

De Luysen - Mariahof

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