🇳🇱North Brabant — Cranendonck

Budel Military Training Area

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Updated: July 16, 2026

The Budel Military Training Area lies in south-east North Brabant, in the municipality of Cranendonck near the Nassau-Dietz Barracks. The area — part of the Weerter- and Budeler hills — consists of dry heath, pine forest, fens and stretches of drift sand on the border with Limburg and Belgium. The Royal Netherlands Army uses the terrain for infantry, signals and reconnaissance exercises.

The landscape is largely flat with only slight elevation differences, so participants rely heavily on map and coordinates for orientation rather than prominent contour lines. MGRS is the standard here for passing positions and rally points unambiguously. On this page you can see the MGRS zone, terrain features and an interactive map with 3D view of exactly this area.

On the map

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MilMap on this ground

On Budel's flat heath and forest terrain you use MilMap to lay out reconnaissance routes and rally points in MGRS ahead of time, so every section shares the exact same coordinates. The open heath offers few landmarks — with the terrain layer and elevation profile you can still see where the subtle ridges, fens and hollows lie. The 3D flyover gives commanders a feel for the sightlines in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Budel Military Training Area?

The area is in North Brabant, in the municipality of Cranendonck near Budel, next to the Nassau-Dietz Barracks, on the border with Limburg and Belgium.

Which MGRS zone covers Budel?

Budel falls within UTM grid zone 31U. The exact MGRS coordinate of the centre point, computed from the location, is shown at the top of this page.

Can you enter the Budel training area?

Parts are open to walkers outside of exercises, but red flags mean training is underway and the area is closed. Always follow the on-site signage.