Out in nature
North Brabant region brings you closer to the countryside, so you can recharge, rest, play and exercise. With no fewer than four national parks and a large network of walking and cycling routes, Brabant is the place to be if you are an outdoor enthusiast.
In North Brabant, you could come face to face with a beaver or bison. Explore the unique countryside of the Biesbosch National Park or Van Gogh National Park or dive straight into the natural greenery from the city. In Brabant, you are never far from an exceptional nature area. It is with good reason that the Brabant countryside inspired no one less than Van Gogh to create his most famous artworks.
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The national parks of North Brabant
Tips
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6 places in North Brabant to go winter camping: A unique adventure
By: Anne Culture lover6 places in North Brabant to go winter camping: A unique adventure
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9 Romantic Overnight Stays in North Brabant
By: Tamara Adventurous9 Romantic Overnight Stays in North Brabant
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12 unique overnight stays with the family in North Brabant
By: Jeroen Sporting12 unique overnight stays with the family in North Brabant
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6 walks over the loveliest wooden walkways in North Brabant
By: Kiki Hiker6 walks over the loveliest wooden walkways in North Brabant
The best route tips
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The Cursed Letter Cycling Route
The Cursed Letter Cycling Route
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( 1 hour 30 minutes ) 18 kmWho will get their hands on the letter first: the Coachman, the Unnameable or you? Cycle the route and find out for yourself...
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Spinola cycle route in South Breda
Spinola cycle route in South Breda
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( 2 hour) 24 kmResistance and defence: experience the Siege of Breda through the eyes of the Breda natives and the Spanish with this cycle route of 24 kilometres.
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Chaam woods trade route: Merchants | Border Stories
Chaam woods trade route: Merchants | Border Stories
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( 4 hour) 48 kmCycle along the trails of merchants on this trade route that runs through Grensland De Baronie. Will they arrive safely with their valuable merchan...
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Meierijstad Brewery Route (Hops) | Made in Brabant
Meierijstad Brewery Route (Hops) | Made in Brabant
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( 4 hour) 49 kmDiscover the importance of hops in the brewing process on this 49-kilometre cycling route through the Municipality of Meierijstad.
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Cycling stage 1: Boxtel – Veghel | German (Railway) Line
Cycling stage 1: Boxtel – Veghel | German (Railway) Line
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( 2 hour 30 minutes ) 30 kmRide through the Groene Woud or the Green Forest along the former railway line and discover old train stations.
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Chaam woods trade route: Robbers | Border Stories
Chaam woods trade route: Robbers | Border Stories
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( 4 hour 20 minutes ) 52 kmThis cycle route allows you to explore the exciting trade route through Grensland De Baronie, where robbers lie in wait.
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Liberation route Son en Breugel
Liberation route Son en Breugel
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( 3 hour 50 minutes ) 46 kmHear the hum of hundreds of planes and watch the thousands of falling parachutes. That's what the inhabitants around Son en Breugel experienced on...
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The Free State of the Land of Ravenstein
The Free State of the Land of Ravenstein
( 2 hour) 27 kmThe Land of Ravenstein consists of the current municipalities of Boekel, Maashorst and Oss. Get on your bicycle and become acquainted with this bea...
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Food experiences from quayside to kitchen
Food experiences from quayside to kitchen
( 4 hour 10 minutes ) 50.1 kmThis varying route will take you past green fields, historic villages and the bustling activity of the Meierijstad region and surroundings. It’s a...
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Walking stage 1 : 's-Hertogenbosch - Boxtel | The Dommelpad Nature Route
Walking stage 1 : 's-Hertogenbosch - Boxtel | The Dommelpad Nature Route
( 4 hour 47 minutes ) 21.6 kmWalk from ’s-Hertogenbosch to Boxtel on this countryside stage of the Dommelpad.
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TOP Scenic route Walk Mastbos Breda
TOP Scenic route Walk Mastbos Breda
( 1 hour 15 minutes ) 5.5 kmWalk this TOP Scenic Route through the Mastbos forest near Breda, the oldest cultural forest in the Netherlands.
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Van Gogh NP walking tour Tilburg
Van Gogh NP walking tour Tilburg
( 4 hour) 17.3 kmDiscover the area where the young Vincent took drawing lessons.
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Walking route 1: Bergeijk – Waalre | Liberation Route Brabant
Walking route 1: Bergeijk – Waalre | Liberation Route Brabant
( 5 hour 45 minutes ) 26 kmWalk in the liberators’ footsteps around Bergeijk and Waalre.
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Our Monastery Trail: circular tour Sint Agatha
Our Monastery Trail: circular tour Sint Agatha
( 1 hour 40 minutes ) 7.6 kmThe oldest inhabited convent in the Netherlands
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Walking route 4: Sint-Oedenrode – Uden | Liberation Route Brabant
Walking route 4: Sint-Oedenrode – Uden | Liberation Route Brabant
( 5 hour 5 minutes ) 23 kmFollow the Hell’s Highway route between Sint-Oedenrode and Uden
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Monastery Walk in De Groote Heide
Monastery Walk in De Groote Heide
( 2 hour 30 minutes ) 11.2 kmThis monastery walk will allow you to discover the beautiful countryside around the Achelse Kluis in Hamont-Achel in De Groote Heide heathland.
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Walking route 5: Uden - Grave | Liberation Route Brabant
Walking route 5: Uden - Grave | Liberation Route Brabant
( 6 hour) 27 kmVisit the area around Uden and Grave where the most successful military operations took place.
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Our Monastery Trail Stage 6 Sint Agatha - Boxmeer
Our Monastery Trail Stage 6 Sint Agatha - Boxmeer
( 4 hour) 18 kmThis walking route allows amblers to discover the area between Sint Agatha and Boxmeer. It runs from the Monastery of Saint Agatha to the Carmelite...
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Townwalk Heusden
Townwalk Heusden
( 1 hour 15 minutes ) 5.5 kmHeusden is one of the eleven fortified towns along the Zuiderwaterlinie. Follow the junctions for a 5.5 kilometre walk and experience the special h...
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Inspiring travel ideas
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From monastery gardens to drifting sand dunes: a 5-day motorhome road trip through the Van Gogh National Park
By: Tamara AdventurousFrom monastery gardens to drifting sand dunes: a 5-day motorhome road trip through the Van Gogh National Park
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Reflection and wonder on a two-day walking trail
By: Rianne Culture loverReflection and wonder on a two-day walking trail
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A long weekend of surprises in the heart of Brabant
By: Tamara AdventurousA long weekend of surprises in the heart of Brabant
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Experience the best of town and country in Oisterwijk
By: Rianne Culture loverExperience the best of town and country in Oisterwijk
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Slow travel along the best parts of the Land van de Peel
By: Tamara AdventurousSlow travel along the best parts of the Land van de Peel
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