Moeselpeel

Moeselpeel
Weert
Moeselpeel

Area of natural beauty

The Moeselpeel, a 90-hectare nature reserve, is located just 2-3 km southeast of the built-up area of Weert.

Moesel

The name "Moesel" is derived from "moeëst," meaning swamp. The former hamlet of Moesel, now an urban neighborhood, takes its name from this distinctive swamp area. 

Despite numerous drainage ditches constructed in the early 20th century, it proved impossible to reclaim the entire area for agricultural purposes. Persistent groundwater flow (seepage) and rainwater made the area inaccessible and too wet. In the 1990s, severe desiccation led to water from surrounding agricultural areas being diverted and drainage ditches being dammed. These measures allowed the Moeselpeel to slowly recover, with even a renewed formation of raised bog.

Quiet area

The heart of the Moeselpeel is now an inaccessible quiet area, surrounded by overgrown reed marshes and a belt of willow and alder thickets. By maintaining the water level and periodically mowing the reeds, the encroachment of the reed marsh is effectively inhibited. This unique area near Weert now provides a perfect refuge for diverse flora and fauna, where water and silence reign.

Nearby

The distances mentioned below are the distances from the location above.

 
0,85km
Cycle route
 
0,85km
Cycle route
 
0,85km
Cycle route
 
1,74km
Mountainbike route
 
2,39km
Cycle route
 
 
 
2,55km
Walking/hiking routes
 
2,63km
Walking/hiking routes
 
2,65km
Horse riding trails
 
2,66km
Cycle route
 
2,67km
Walking/hiking routes
 
2,67km
Walking/hiking routes
 
2,67km
Walking/hiking routes
 
2,67km
Walking/hiking routes
 
2,77km
Walking/hiking routes
 
2,78km
Walking/hiking routes
 
2,80km
Walking/hiking routes
 
3,09km
Cycle route
 
3,16km
Walking/hiking routes
 
3,92km
Walking/hiking routes
 
4,59km
Cycle route
 
4,69km
Walking/hiking routes
 
4,69km
Walking/hiking routes
 
4,69km
Walking/hiking routes
 
4,69km
Walking/hiking routes
 
4,69km
Walking/hiking routes
 
4,71km
Visitor Centre
 
 
4,75km
Cycle route
 
4,78km
Cycle route