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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Vincent van Gogh cycle route Nuenen
Vincent van Gogh cycle route Nuenen
( 4 hour 5 minutes ) 49 kmYou will be cycling through a Vincent van Gogh painting on this route, past a unique collection of buildings, monuments and landscapes.
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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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The White Feather Gang
The White Feather Gang
( 3 hour 35 minutes ) 43 kmThe White Feather Gang (Bende van de Witte Veer) cycle route is an exciting 43-kilometre route in the De Langstraat region of Brabant. It will take...
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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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Van Gogh cycle route Zundert – Northwest
Van Gogh cycle route Zundert – Northwest
( 3 hour 50 minutes ) 46 kmThis Van Gogh cycle route will introduce you to the six Van Gogh Monuments in Zundert, the five Van Gogh Monuments in Etten-Leur and various places...
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Van Gogh cycle route Zundert – Northeast
Van Gogh cycle route Zundert – Northeast
( 4 hour 40 minutes ) 56 kmThis Van Gogh cycle route will introduce you to the six Van Gogh Monuments in Zundert.
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The Devil’s Bell of Sambeek
The Devil’s Bell of Sambeek
( 1 hour 30 minutes ) 18 kmOnce, on Christmas Eve, the devil danced around the spire. Get on your bike and go in search of a bell that disappeared. Prick up your ears, you mi...
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Liberation route Breda
Liberation route Breda
( 3 hour 30 minutes ) 42 kmThis route in and around Breda shows the victory march of the Poles. In 1944, under the leadership of General Maczek, they liberated the city. Than...
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Cycling stage 3: Mill – Cuijk – Gennep | German (Railway) Line
Cycling stage 3: Mill – Cuijk – Gennep | German (Railway) Line
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( 2 hour 55 minutes ) 35 kmFollow the German (Railway) Line, crossing the Maas river, and explore the headquarters in Gennep.
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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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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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The nine marvels of Oudenbosch’s walking tour
The nine marvels of Oudenbosch’s walking tour
( 45 minutes ) 2.5 kmWalk through Oudenbosch using this route of 2.5 kilometres and discover the history through nine unique marvels.
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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 Nuenen
Van Gogh NP walking tour Nuenen
( 2 hour 10 minutes ) 10 kmThis walking tour takes you through beautiful countryside and past Nuenen’s heritage.
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Our Monastery Trail Stage 9 Aarle Rixtel - Eindhoven
Our Monastery Trail Stage 9 Aarle Rixtel - Eindhoven
( 6 hour 20 minutes ) 28.5 kmThis walking route allows amblers to discover the area between Aarle Rixtel and Eindhoven. This route takes you from Missionary Convent Heilig Bloe...
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Our Monastery Trail: circular tour Boxmeer
Our Monastery Trail: circular tour Boxmeer
( 55 minutes ) 4.1 kmThe circular walk of 4.1 km takes you past places that tell the story of monastery life in Boxmeer, and past the beautiful embankments of the river...
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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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Our Monastery Trail Stage 14 Biezenmortel – Vught
Our Monastery Trail Stage 14 Biezenmortel – Vught
( 5 hour 5 minutes ) 23 kmThis walking route allows amblers to discover the area between Biezenmortel and Vught. This route takes you from Landpark Assisië in Biezenmortel t...
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TOP Scenic route Walk Cartierheide
TOP Scenic route Walk Cartierheide
( 1 hour 30 minutes ) 6.5 kmWalk this TOP Scenic Route over the Cartierheide heath in the De Kempen natural park. Meet the hospitable locals.
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Walking route 04 : Willemstad - Zevenbergen | The Canadian liberation route
Walking route 04 : Willemstad - Zevenbergen | The Canadian liberation route
( 5 hour 57 minutes ) 26.1 kmRead more about the story of the first American division under the direction of a Canadian general.
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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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