Someren between heathland, routes and history

The Allemanspad, heathland trails and historic attractions show different sides of Someren. When planning your visit, it helps to compare routes by distance and theme: options include short paved walking trails, routes through heathland and moorland, and paths to sights in Someren-Dorp and Lierop.

Choose walking and cycling routes

The Allemanspad is a fully paved walking trail with 3- and 5-kilometre options. Both start at the Natuurpoort Vennenhorst car park. The trail is particularly suitable for wheelchairs and children’s pushchairs and strollers, though surface conditions may vary. The route may also change locally, so check for current notices before setting out.

The Beuvenroute starts on the outskirts of Lierop, in the hamlet of Moorsel, and offers a short 5-kilometre option and a longer 10-kilometre one. Both walking routes therefore have a 5-kilometre option, but their starting points differ: the Allemanspad starts at the Natuurpoort Vennenhorst car park, while the Beuvenroute starts in Moorsel. The latter also offers the longer 10-kilometre option.

The signposted Monumentenroute 1 links historic sights. It is 25 kilometres long and passes monuments and attractions in Someren-Dorp and Lierop. It starts at Wilhelminaplein in the centre of Someren. For a cycling trip, the 30-kilometre Strabrechtse Heide cycling route runs through the Strabrechtse Heide and its surroundings. The Keelvenroute, meanwhile, is a walk through woodland, heathland and wetlands in the Het Keelven nature development area.

The landscape along the Witvenroute is shaped by coniferous forests and extensive wetlands and heathland; Scottish Highland cattle graze there. The landscape and grazing may change. Features described on the Lierop mountain biking route include singletrack, short challenging climbs, loose sandy paths, and woodland, heathland and wetland scenery.

Heathland and its management

The Strabrechtse Heide is a natural area of about 1,500 hectares. In 2006, it was designated a Natura 2000 site together with part of the Kleine Dommel valley, under the name Strabrechtse Heide & Beuven. The cycling route through the heathland and its surroundings offers a way to explore this landscape by bike.

Several management measures help prevent grass from taking over the Strabrechtse Heide: a flock of Kempisch heideschaap sheep grazes the area, and mowing and sod-cutting are also carried out. Both the heathland and the work to manage it shape this natural area.

Windmills, buildings and history

The Koepelkerk H. Naam Jezus in Lierop was built in 1892 in the Neo-Romanesque style and has been a Rijksmonument since 1976. The hamlet of Boomen is also in Lierop. It is a protected village conservation area and is considered a typical example of the development of an esch, or farmstead, hamlet. Five farms in Boomen are designated Rijksmonumenten.

The Someren-Lierop area contains traces of settlement dating back to the Palaeolithic, as well as burial mounds and an urnfield from the Late Bronze Age. Another historic site is the former Dennenlust hiding camp, reconstructed in the Moorsel area of Lierop. It was established in 1943 to provide accommodation for students from The Hague who were being sought by the German authorities.

Molen Den Evert is a semi-open post mill with a museum displaying mill-related objects and tools. The meadow behind the mill is home to wild bees, butterflies, wildflowers, plants and old grain varieties, among other things. The composition of the meadow may change as the area is managed.

Market, march and family attractions

A market is held at Wilhelminaplein, in front of the town hall, on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in even-numbered calendar weeks. As the schedule should be checked for updates, confirm before travelling that the date suits your plans. The Kennedymars takes place every year on the first full weekend of July. The 80-kilometre march passes through Someren and the surrounding area; the exact route may change. Check the details for the event date in question.

De Diepsteeckel is a family-friendly outdoor swimming pool in Someren. It has a paddling pool and a slide in the leisure pool. Seasonal availability may change, so check the latest visitor information.

Speeltuin Prinses Irene has a small animal park with alpacas, rabbits, dwarf goats and deer; which animals are available may change. There is ample parking at and around the playground in Someren-Eind, although parking arrangements may change. The venue can be booked for children’s parties, school trips, family days and neighbourhood celebrations. Check the current booking arrangements before making plans.

Plan your journey and stay

Someren is on the A67 and can be reached from Eindhoven via the A67 towards Venlo and exit 35. Roadworks may affect the route, so check your journey before setting off. The starting points for the excursions also differ: the Allemanspad starts at Natuurpoort Vennenhorst, the Beuvenroute in Moorsel, and Monumentenroute 1 at Wilhelminaplein. If you are looking for a hotel for your stay, these specific attractions can help you plan your day.

The Toeristisch Informatiepunt Someren provides free maps for cycling, walking and mountain biking routes, and information about events, activities and leisure options. Details about this visitor service may change; check the latest information if you are planning to pick up maps or get local tips for things to do.

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