TOP Scenic Route Cycling Strabrechtse Heide
Cycle this recommended TOP Scenic Route through Strabrechtse Heide heath. During your bike ride you will discover how varied the area is.
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To the northeast of Heeze you will find the Strabrechtse Heide, the largest continuous heathland area in Brabant with numerous meres, woods and sand drift areas. At first glance you might think you are seeing an immeasurable plain of only bush and heath, but nothing could be further from the truth.
Here, nature lovers can enjoy a varied landscape with beautiful views. You will pass the Beuven, the largest mere in the Netherlands. Here you will find unusual plants such as the water purslane and the carnivorous sundew. The fens are teeming with dragonflies and if you look closely you can spot the moor frog or maybe even a natterjack toad.
Tip: at Natuurpoort De Plaetse, the starting point of your cycling tour, there is a sheepfold that houses a herd of 350 Kempisch heath sheep. You can enjoy a drink or lunch at the nearby cafe De Strabrechtse Heide. Be sure to take a look at the heath garden, the insect hotel and the hives.
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To the northeast of Heeze you will find the Strabrechtse Heide, the largest continuous heathland area in Brabant with numerous meres, woods and sand drift areas. At first glance you might think you are seeing an immeasurable plain of only bush and heath, but nothing could be further from the truth.
Here, nature lovers can enjoy a varied landscape with beautiful views. You will pass the Beuven, the largest mere in the Netherlands. Here you will find unusual plants such as the water purslane and the carnivorous sundew. The fens are teeming with dragonflies and if you look closely you can spot the moor frog or maybe even a natterjack toad.
Tip: at Natuurpoort De Plaetse, the starting point of your cycling tour, there is a sheepfold that houses a herd of 350 Kempisch heath sheep. You can enjoy a drink or lunch at the nearby cafe De Strabrechtse Heide. Be sure to take a look at the heath garden, the insect hotel and the hives.
Recommended by the forester
This cycling route was developed in cooperation with Dutch forestry organisation Staatsbosbeheer. Erik Schram, forester for the Groote Heide heath, recommends the cycling route:
"Winding cycle paths across the largest contiguous heathland in the province of North Brabant."
How does the cycle route work?
The cycle route is cleary signposted. The intersection network is a network of beautiful and clearly signposted cycling paths throughout North Brabant. Each intersection is numbered. You can cycle from one intersection to the next.
Panel with map
The cycle paths are signposted with the intersection numbers and arrows showing you the way. Getting lost is a thing of the past! Each intersection also has a panel with a map, so you are always free to adjust your route if you wish. Grab your bike and discover our beautiful province!
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Signposting
Follow these signs and easily cycle the route from one numbered junction to the next.
Signposting
Follow these signs and easily cycle the route from one numbered junction to the next.
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Hotline routes
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Tips from Brabant residents
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Heidecafé De Strabrechtse Heide
This area entrance at the edge of nature reserve De Malpie is an excellent starting point for various trips.
Strabrechtse heide
The Strabrechtse Heide is a vast heath landscape with beautiful vistas that served as the backdrop for the work of various artists in the 1920s and 1930s. Get out there and discover for yourself what drew them to Heeze!
Windmill Den Evert
Mill Den Evert is a semi-open post mill that is located on the Einhoutsestraat in Someren.
Heeze Castle
Heeze Castle is one of the most important national monuments in the Netherlands. An impressive and unique historic location, it provides the perfect setting for (wedding) celebrations and business events.
Herbertus Forests
Herbertus Forests is the name of an ancient woodland with tall deciduous and coniferous trees near Heeze Castle, east of the village. It connects to the Strabrechtse Heath and the Lange Bleek estate near Sterksel.
Nature gate De Plaetse
The starting point for a visit to the Strabrechtse Heide and nature park De Groote Heide.
Kaffee Peijnenburg & Hotel Nijver
Be introduced to old crafts and enjoy them on the Horecaplein (‘Cafe Square’) in Geldrop, conveniently located between Eindhoven and Helmond. You can learn all about the history of Geldrop’s most famous factory in Kaffee Peijnenburg.
Heidecafé De Strabrechtse Heide
This area entrance at the edge of nature reserve De Malpie is an excellent starting point for various trips.
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