About the Maasheggen

The Maasheggen boasts a rich cultural heritage. One example is the traditional craft of hedge laying. The area hosts a yearly championship in competitive hedge laying, which draws many visitors.

Additionally, the area offer sanctuary to an incredibly diverse range of flora and fauna. The Meuse river is also part of this area’s identity and plays has always played an important role in times of drought and times of flooding. Within our changing climate this role is as important as ever. Entrepreneurs are a driving force behind this area’s development as is evident by the development of better recreative amenities.