Between the Nijmegen neighborhood of Brakkenstein and the village of Malden lies the Heumensoord nature reserve—a beloved walking area for Nijmegen locals. During the Nijmegen Four Days Marches, this area, which is regularly used as a training ground, is transformed into a military camp. Soldiers from many countries start their daily routes for the Nijmegen Four Days Marches from here. For an entire week, Camp Heumensoord becomes the military base where participants sleep, celebrate, and prepare. It’s a special place where soldiers from all nations live side by side in camaraderie, united by one goal: to complete the Nijmegen 4Daagse.
The iconic entrance gate to the camp, along with the boots and soldier’s helmet, symbolize the camp itself. On our pewter Heumensoord pin, we’ve depicted this gate, accompanied by several soldiers setting off together for a day full of walking achievements.
The pewter Heumensoord pin is specially designed for everyone staying at the camp—from walkers and guards to support staff.
It’s a wonderful decoration for your uniform, gear, or as a keepsake. The Heumensoord pin features a butterfly clasp on the back.