Sunday, 19 October 2014, “Mortelenroute” in the Province of Noord Brabant, near Oirschot, Wandelroute boek nr. 82; approximately 6 kilometers. Easy hike near Oirschot where you will find many other routes for hiking or bicycling. The route takes you through typical (100 years old) varied ‘Brabant’ scenery which in the old day was shaped by many small farms trying to survive on these poor grounds (´kamertjeslandschap´) and hundred of drinking pools. The groundwater level currently being raised to give the original vegetation a chance to return. This area is famous for a wide variety of butterflies in the summer as well. Route is well marked (basically a combination of the ‘yellow’ and ‘red’ route you find on the maps available at several locations. Note however the soil pretty much is dense clay which provides poor drainage for rainwater….(high) waterproof shoes or boots recommended….
2014-10-19 Mortelenroute, Oirschot
