ODS Autumn Walk 2024

27 October 2024

ODS Autumn Walk on Sunday, October 27, 2024

We welcome you in Leveroy this year!

Leveroy is truly a wonderful place in Nederweert for people who love nature and are looking for peace and quiet. Here you will find breathtaking landscapes and a wonderful countryside feeling that you will not easily experience elsewhere. Surrounded by vast green fields and forests, it is the perfect place for relaxing walks. And in autumn? Then it becomes completely magical with all those colourful leaves enchanting the landscape! A new destination, a new adventure, and above all: new paths to explore.

SV Leveroy and Jong Nederland

SV Leveroy is a football club for young and old where having fun together and respect come first. Jong Nederland Leveroy, is a club that aims to entertain the youth of Leveroy, aged 5 to 17, through weekly group meetings. Activity, games, nature and sports are the pillars on which they base their activities.

Choose from 3 magnificent nature routes

The short route: +/- 5 km
Fun for all ages!

  • Starts between 10:00 and 14:00
  • Mapped out
  • Take part in the puzzle tour
  • Candy bag for the kids
  • No resting place
  • Dogs are allowed on a leash

Enjoy a relaxing walk through the beautiful surroundings of Leveroy. This route is perfect for walkers who want to enjoy the autumn colours without too much effort.

The middle route: +/- 7.5 km

  • Starts between 10:00 and 14:00
  • Mapped out
  • Take part in the puzzle tour
  • Candy bag for the kids
  • No resting place
  • Dogs are allowed on a leash

For those looking for a bit more of a challenge, the 7.5 km is perfect. Explore beautiful trails and discover hidden gems while embracing the tranquillity of nature.

The long route: +/- 15 km

  • Start between 10:00 and 13:00
  • Mapped out
  • Resting place at care farm De Mildert (from the start-finish)
  • Dogs are allowed on the leash

Discover the nature reserve “De Banen” with a bird-watching hut just 250 metres from the route. Pass day camping site “De Houtsberg” where children can have fun in the playground. De Mildert invites you for a well-deserved break. For the 15 km hikers, the restrooms are open at camping Houtsberg.

The long route: +/- 15 km

During the 15 km nature trail you will discover nature reserve De Kwegt. After the day camping Houtsberg you walk along this beautiful piece of nature, where you might spot a kingfisher, bald eagle or a spoonbill bird! De Kwegt is a popular spot for nature photographers, thanks to the many species of water and birds of prey that can be seen there. Only the 15 km route passes by this special area.

Creative and sporty kids activities

Face painting fun

Especially for our young adventurers, we have a face painting stand! Let the children’s imagination run wild as they are transformed into fairytale creatures, tough superheroes or colourful animals.

Puzzle Tour

While children explore the 5 or 7.5 km route, they go on an exciting puzzle tour. Are they up to the challenge? Solve the puzzle and win a fantastic prize!

Jump, bounce and play!

On the bouncy castle they can have a blast. The perfect place for little ones to burn off all their energy and play. A wonderful addition to this day. Let the fun begin!

Hop on and enjoy the covered wagon ride!

Start the ODS Autumn Walk in style with a ride in the covered wagon! From the parking lot, the covered wagon will take you to SV Leveroy in a fun and relaxing way. This short, but cozy ride is perfect for a relaxing start to the day and immediately provides a fun time for the whole family. Hop in and be taken to the starting point of the walk – a little adventure in itself!

Two covered wagons will ride back and forth. Although we do our best to accommodate everyone, not everyone may be able to ride along. No worries! The hike itself is also an adventure, full of beautiful views and fun moments.

For the whole family!

A new resting place

Care farm De Mildert

This year, a new resting spot for the ODS Autumn Walk: care farm De Mildert. This farm is located in the quiet outskirts of Nederweert and adjacent to the beautiful Wellenstein nature reserve. This is an oasis of peace and green. Here you can catch your breath and enjoy the surroundings.

Every day, De Mildert welcomes various groups who want to enjoy peaceful green surroundings and be actively involved in meaningful activities. They may help with household chores, take care of the plants and animals or simply enjoy a chat with others. Well-being comes first here!

Receive a tasty apple for the road at care farm Steegherhof

Step inside Steegherhof care farm where people and animals come together. Steegherhof is not just another care farm, it is a place for those who need a little extra care and attention. With day care and weekend accommodation, Steegherhof offers a warm and welcoming environment for people with disabilities. The homely atmosphere embraces everyone who enters and from the first moment it feels like home. A smile and a heart full of love for people and nature!

Facilities. Well cared for, as you are used to from ODS!

Start & Finish location

The start and finish location is SV Leveroy. Upon your arrival,  please report to the ODS-Vitaal information desk. On presentation of your ticket(s), you will then receive your walk description and consumption tokens.

The venue is fully facilitated. This includes:

  • Free parking in a meadow located within walking distance of SV Leveroy
  • Bicycle parking (use at your own risk)
  • Bag wardrobe (at ODS-Vitaal information desk)
  • First aid room
  • Toilets
  • Photographer
  • Wheelchair and stroller friendly

Catering

During your walk, we will make sure you don’t come up short on anything. With the ODS-Vitaal coins, you will receive the following:

  • 2 ODS-Vitaal tokens: coffee/tea/soft drink/beer/small glass of wine
  • 1 ODS-Vitaal token: 1 bowl of soup
  • 1 ODS-Vitaal token: 1 sandwich
  • 1 ODS-Vitaal token: 1 piece of Limburg pie from bakery Küster
  • Receive a tasty apple for the route at Steegerhof care farm

For the participants of the 15 km walk, coffee/tea/fresh drinks with pie/soup will be served at the resting place at care farm De Mildert.

For the 5 and 7.5 km participants, all refreshments will be available at SV Leveroy. These routes do not have a resting place.

We also offer a variety of other delicacies and snacks at SV Leveroy. This is at your own expense.

Location and parking: SV Leveroy

Navigation address:
Heerbaan 6, 6091 NN Leveroy

Attention! Due to works there is a detour to the parking meadow. Coming from Maastricht:

  1. Take the A2 and exit Kelpen-Oler (exit 40).
  2. At top of roundabout take 1st exit to RIGHT towards Roermond (N 280)
  3. Follow the N280 to the traffic circle in Baexem (about 6.5 km).
  4. Take the traffic circle three quarters and follow the signs to Baexem / Heythuyzen (Dorpstraat).
  5. Follow the signs for parking ODS walk.

You will arrive at the meadow where you can park. The street is called Liesjeshoek.

Are you travelling on foot or by bike?
Park your bicycle in the bicycle shed and walk to the main entrance of SV Leveroy. In the hall you will see the ODS-Vitaal information desk where you may report with your ticket(s).

Are you traveling by car?
Then you can park for free in a meadow located 450 metres walking distance from SV Leveroy. From Heerbaan 6, follow the signs towards the parking lot.

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Have a relaxing hike with colleagues and bring your family along!

This year at the ODS Autumn Walk, you can choose from three beautiful nature routes, all starting from the new start and finish location at SV Leveroy! Leveroy is truly a wonderful place in Nederweert for nature lovers looking for peace and quiet. Here you will find breathtaking landscapes and a wonderful rural feeling that is hard to find elsewhere. Surrounded by vast green fields and forests, it is the perfect setting for relaxing walks. You can choose from routes of 5, 7.5 or 15 kilometres. For the kids, there is a puzzle tour along the way. Can you and your family solve it? There are great prizes to win! The start is on Sunday 27 October from 10am. SV Leveroy closes at 5pm.

Info and registration: ods-wandeling.nl

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