Sunday 2 August 2020, Kanonsbergroute, Maashorst, Nistelrode, Province Noord-Brabant nd, 8 (12) km (Route.nl 910627)
The “Maashorst” is a varied nature reserve; managed by ‘Staatsbosbeheer”. Exmoor pony’s, Wisent and Taurus contribute to the management and ‘wild’ character of the area, despite the traffic noise of the nearby A50 highway. Relatively short connections via (busy) bicycle paths (tarmac) but you might consider sturdy footwear considering sand an mud. We took our inspiration from Route.nl. The well-marked (yellow signposts) of the ‘boswachterspad Kanonsberg” route deviated somewhat from the GPS track posted on route.nl as you can see on the map. Not a real issue. Our hike starts at the parking at the Zwarte Molenweg in Nistelrode. The parking near the sporting-grounds along Loo in Nistelrode is closer and if there are enough parking places available at the Schaijksedreef (starting point) it will save you 3 relatively boring kilometers. All in all; recommended; nice views and a varied walk!
