Have you ever wanted to run? Already on the border This app is in Bergeijk possible!

The border between Belgium and the Netherlands has something magical for many people. Each crossing is unique. Previously the barriers where they were checked, where another language was spoken, were a different currency has been carried out and where often smuggled. Nowadays, due to the loss of the physical boundaries, you pass walking or cycling the border without even noticing it, until you encounter the so-called Border Poles. However, behind the history of the border and the border posts are often impressive stories and interesting facts.

Always wanted to find out where exactly the border between Belgium and Bergeijk running or want to know how people used to smuggle stuff? This can be done by walking four Boundary Poles routes during the year. The routes vary in length, ranging from 5 km to 30 km wide, and thematically (to Experience Smuggling and Border Route Poles). The trails can be walked through clear maps in the app, giving you the history of the border even more polite. There are also several information boards along the routes and the app itself contains stories, narrated by real smugglers, which are relived old times! Curious? Download the app quickly!

Codes for the activation of the routes can be bought at the tourist office in Bergeijk.