Holiday accommodation in Wilbertoord: forests, trails and Princepeel
Accommodation in Wilbertoord
Holiday accommodation in Wilbertoord amid forests, heathland and history
Wilbertoord combines a landscape of forests, grassland, heathland and inland dunes with a distinctive local history. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Wilbertoord can choose according to different travel interests: walks, landscape routes, cultural discoveries or a festival with activities for children. The landscape gives the village a rural character, while Princepeel and the local memorials draw attention to its origins.
Walking routes through forests and landscapes
The 6-kilometre Ommetje Wilbertoord is the main option for walks. The walking route follows a forest path around the “zilvermeer”. A broader route is called “Wilbertoord, Langenboom, Sint Hubert”. It passes through the Langenboom forests and the De Maurik nature reserve, across the fields around Haps and Sint Hubert, through Wilbertoord and onwards to the Molenheide forests. This gives you both a clearly defined walk and a route through several different landscapes around the village.
Nature attractions in the surrounding area
Several other destinations add to the experience of the landscape. De Bergen park is located close to Wilbertoord. The Boswachterij Sint Anthonis, De Messemaker park and Slabroek park are also nearby. When planning your trip, you can consider these different place names alongside the paths in and around Wilbertoord if you would like to combine nature experiences with other destinations.
Princepeel and the origins of the village
Wilbertoord owes its origins to the reclamation of Princepeel. The Princepeel estate was sold publicly in 1864. Since then, it can be traced as a coherent, intact estate that was managed and inhabited by tenants and owners. Huize Princepeel, a country house built in 1870, stands on the estate. Princepeel therefore brings together the history of Wilbertoord’s origins and a specific 19th-century building.
Memorials and regional culture
The “Turfsteker” statue was unveiled on St. Josephplein in 1995 to mark the 50th anniversary of Vereniging Wilbertoord. In the village centre, the statue “De turfsteker” commemorates the settlement’s beginnings, when the Princepeel heathland was reclaimed. The “Wilbertoord – Groespeelweg – Peel Raamstelling” monument is also located in Wilbertoord/Defensiekanaal. The Stadsmuseum Grave, Kasteel Boxmeer, Kasteel van Gemert and Huis Heyen are located in the surrounding area of Wilbertoord. These destinations offer additional possibilities for planning a trip that combines local history with excursions.
A festival with many facets
Wilbertoord Pakt Uut is a traditional recurring festival featuring a classic car show, a music festival, trade fairs, motocross demonstrations and activities for children. The programme therefore ranges from vehicles and music to market events and activities for younger visitors. Alongside the walking routes and historical connections, this festival is one of the specific occasions that makes the village interesting beyond individual experiences of the landscape.
The combination of nature trails, landscapes, local history and events helps you choose the right holiday apartment or holiday home in Wilbertoord based on your preferred focus. For another nearby destination, you can also consider Mill.
For the broader travel overview: Mill En Sint Hubert.
