De Staartse Heide is part of the Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide. It consists of mixed forest, some height differences (typical of the Brabantse Wal) and heathland. On de Staartse Heide , a large area of forest has been cleared. This is also called the large connecting zone. It connects the areas Groote and Kleine Meer (owned by Natuurmonumenten) and Kortenhoeff . De Staartse Heide is an important area for the nightjar. In the future, the smooth snake is also expected to occur.

Walking:
There are two signposted walking routes: Fox (3.3 km) and Ree (Border, 24 km) The routes can be connected.