The beautiful paths along the 'Eight blisses'
The area surrounding Hotel Steensel is formed by Grenspark De Kempen. Venture out onto the moors, follow meandering streams, wander through the forest, and hike trails that take you across the border. The landscape here is full of stories; on the Cartierheide you walk on land where Napoleon also left his mark. The woods were the site of smugglers, and peddlers with their merchandise used to walk along the sandy paths where riders and drivers can indulge. Follow the beautiful paths along the "Eight Beatitudes", eight villages that formed an important military route during the Belgian uprising: Reusel, Hulsel, Netersel, Wintelre, Duizel, Eersel, Steensel and Knegsel. In the Kempen you will also find several museums that show the local and regional history. For example, visit the Museum de Vier Quartieren in Eersel where you can learn everything about life in the former Brabant.