Tour of the monastery in Vught
This tour of the monastery allows you to explore the beautiful countryside around the monastery hotel ZIN in Vught.
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This tour of the monastery allows you to explore the beautiful countryside around the monastery hotel ZIN in Vught.
Experience monastic life
Monastic life has brought much to Brabant. Get to know the stories of local monastic life while walking. Our Monastery Trail takes you past fifty historic monasteries and abbeys in fifteen stages. There are also beautiful shorter walks around various monasteries and convents. Each circular walk is described on a separate route map.
Finding the way with numbered junctions
This walking route has been set out using the numbered junction network in Brabant. Simply follow the route via the signposted junctions, from one number to the next. There are also signposts between the junctions to help you find your way.
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Tips from Brabant residents
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Haanwijk Estate
Haanwijk Estate is near the spot where the River Essche Stroom flows into the Dommel.
Huize Bergen Estate
Hidden away in beautiful parkland, the Huize Bergen Estate is housed in a listed country villa dating from 1916. You can enjoy contemporary comfort with the homely ambiance of days gone by among centuries old trees on this seven hectare park.
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