De Heen
De Heen takes its name from the Heensche Polder, which in turn is named after the watercourse located to the west of the polder. This watercourse was called Heen or Heendrecht. The word "heen" or "hempte" refers to a species of rush growing on the salt marshes.
A characteristic feature of the village of De Heen is the ribbon development with some streets added. The northern end of the Dorpsweg connects to the Heensedijk, with its picturesque harbour. In recent years, the village and its surroundings have not gone unnoticed by cyclists, hikers, campers, boat owners and even golfers. Recreation takes place on a relatively small scale; in fact, the impressive space and silence of the countryside is De Heens unique and most precious asset. The historisch sluizencomplex Benedensas and nature reserve the Dintelse Gorzen are also well worth a visit.
De Heen...
De Heen takes its name from the Heensche Polder, which in turn is named after the watercourse located to the west of the polder. This watercourse was called Heen or Heendrecht. The word "heen" or "hempte" refers to a species of rush growing on the salt marshes.
A characteristic feature of the village of De Heen is the ribbon development with some streets added. The northern end of the Dorpsweg connects to the Heensedijk, with its picturesque harbour. In recent years, the village and its surroundings have not gone unnoticed by cyclists, hikers, campers, boat owners and even golfers. Recreation takes place on a relatively small scale; in fact, the impressive space and silence of the countryside is De Heens unique and most precious asset. The historisch sluizencomplex Benedensas and nature reserve the Dintelse Gorzen are also well worth a visit.
The Heensche Polder was reclaimed in 1610; its dykes withstood the tragic 1953 flood disaster. Today, Natuurmonumenten owns Fort Henricus. To make the history surrounding the West Brabantse Waterlinie visible again, Fort Henricus has been restored to its former glory. Besides Fort Henricus, Fort de Roovere near Halsteren and Het Ravelijn in Bergen op Zoom also play an important role in this. In De Heen, the circular route 'Vlietpolder' starts. A lovely walking route, whose starting point is at the little port of De Heen, which runs along the Steenbergsche Vliet and through the Vlietpolder.
Is part of the municipality Steenbergen with the towns of Steenbergen, Kruisland, Welberg, De Heen, Nieuw Vossemeer and Dinteloord.
