Brabant Monastery Trail Stage 14: Biezenmortel – Vught
This walking route takes you from Landpark Assisië in Biezenmortel to monastery hotel ZIN in Vught.
This walking route allows amblers to discover the area between Biezenmortel and Vught. This route takes you from Landpark Assisië in Biezenmortel to monastery hotel ZIN in Vught. On the way you will pass various locations such as the former Capuchin monastery Bonaventura/Beukenhorst and Huize Sparrendaal. This route is part of Brabant Monastery Trail, a trail in 15 stages.
Staying overnight
A number of monasteries along Brabant Monastery Trail have the option of staying the night. Always check in advance what is possible, some monasteries are only open on certain days. For all locations and up-to-date information, please visit brabantskloosterleven.nl (Dutch language). There are many hospitable hotels, B&Bs, campsites and other locations where you can stay the night in the trail’s surroundings. You can find an accommodation from this list of places to stay in Brabant.
Brabant Monastery Trail
While walking, become acq…
This walking route allows amblers to discover the area between Biezenmortel and Vught. This route takes you from Landpark Assisië in Biezenmortel to monastery hotel ZIN in Vught. On the way you will pass various locations such as the former Capuchin monastery Bonaventura/Beukenhorst and Huize Sparrendaal. This route is part of Brabant Monastery Trail, a trail in 15 stages.
Staying overnight
A number of monasteries along Brabant Monastery Trail have the option of staying the night. Always check in advance what is possible, some monasteries are only open on certain days. For all locations and up-to-date information, please visit brabantskloosterleven.nl (Dutch language). There are many hospitable hotels, B&Bs, campsites and other locations where you can stay the night in the trail’s surroundings. You can find an accommodation from this list of places to stay in Brabant.
Brabant Monastery Trail
While walking, become acquainted with the life and work of the Brabant monks and nuns – then and now. Brabant Monastery Trail takes you past around fifty-five monasteries and abbeys in North Brabant in various stages. The total length of the trail is 330 kilometres, but there are also beautiful trails marked out around various monasteries.
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Signposting
Simply follow the signs and cycle along the route from one numbered junction to the next.
Signposting
Simply follow the signs and cycle along the route from one numbered junction to the next.
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Hotline routes
Hotline routesIf there is something wrong on the route, report it here.
Tips from Brabant residents
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Landpark Assisië
Landpark Assisië
For 110 years, Landpark Assisië has been a breeding ground for new developments, particularly in the care of vulnerable members of society. In 1904, the then “Huize Assisië” began providing care for people with intellectual disabilities.
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Former Capuchin Monastery Bonaventura / Beukenhof
Former Capuchin Monastery Bonaventura / Beukenhof
In 1920, Capuchin friars built the Bonaventura Monastery with the help of the residents of Biezenmortel; it was named after a holy follower of St. Francis.
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Giersbergsesteeg
Duke Henry I donated land to monasteries with the intention of cultivating it, sowing seeds, and harvesting crops, thereby contributing to better living conditions.
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Former Retreat House De Guldenberg
Former Retreat House De Guldenberg
De Guldenberg was built in 1966 as a retreat house for the Jesuits. It was a continuation of the Loyola retreat house in Vught.
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Listen chairs fathers
Listen chairs fathers
There used to be a seminary on the Sparrendaal estate. Schuettist priests were trained there for their work on the missions. Maartje Duin interviewed several of the priests. You can listen to eight different short stories.
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Sparrendaal Estate
Sparrendaal Estate
Sparrendaal is an estate located southwest of Vught. This estate is part of a chain of estates that also includes Wargashuyse and Jagershagen.
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Cemetery of the Missionaries of Scheut
Cemetery of the Missionaries of Scheut
The deceased Missionaries of Scheut are buried in this cemetery.
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Kloosterhotel Zin
Kloosterhotel Zin
In 1902, the Brothers of Tilburg purchased Huize Steenwijk at Boxtelseweg 58-60 in Vught to establish a retirement home for elderly and infirm brothers. The house dates back to 1840.
Boxtelseweg 58
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Route features
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11 dog-friendly places to eat and drink amid the North Brabant countryside
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8 things to do with children in North Brabant
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A cultural city trip: Breda and surrounding area
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From 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
For centuries, Brabant’s countryside has inspired monks and Van Gogh. Follow their footsteps on a 2-day walk past monasteries, abbeys, and the Oisterwijk Forests & Fens, with a night in the peaceful countryside.
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A weekend for slowing down in North Brabant
Two days of wandering through monasteries, castles, forts and fortified cities with plenty of time along the way for culinary enjoyment at creative food hotspots – this is possible in North Brabant.
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A long weekend of surprises in the heart of Brabant
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7 times UNESCO in North Brabant
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