Cycling loop Uden | Brabant Monastery Trail
Discover the area’s religious stories on this cycle route from Museum Krona.
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This 44-km cycle loop starts at Museum Krona, where religious stories are brought to life. Then get on your bike and discover the tranquillity of the nearby nature reserves of De Maashorst, Herperduin and the Reekse Heide.
A wealth of greenery. That’s what you will find both within and beyond the monastery walls on this cycle loop. One example is the starting point: Museum Krona in Uden, which tells fascinating stories about religious art and monastic life. A well-kept secret is the neatly laid-out herb garden, home to medicinal plants, culinary herbs, dye plants and rare native crops.
The natural scenery clears your mind
As you cycle through De Maashorst and the unique Slabroek Urn …
This 44-km cycle loop starts at Museum Krona, where religious stories are brought to life. Then get on your bike and discover the tranquillity of the nearby nature reserves of De Maashorst, Herperduin and the Reekse Heide.
A wealth of greenery. That’s what you will find both within and beyond the monastery walls on this cycle loop. One example is the starting point: Museum Krona in Uden, which tells fascinating stories about religious art and monastic life. A well-kept secret is the neatly laid-out herb garden, home to medicinal plants, culinary herbs, dye plants and rare native crops.
The natural scenery clears your mind
As you cycle through De Maashorst and the unique Slabroek Urn Field, Herperduin and the Reekse Heide, it is easy to imagine how the natural surroundings helped monastics focus on their daily, earthly tasks: working and praying diligently. That is something we can still learn from, surrounded as we are by so many distractions. As the natural scenery passes by on this cycling trip, your mind clears. The only thing you have to do is enjoy. And along this route, that is certainly no hardship.
Cycle or walk the Brabant Monastery Trail
North Brabant is home to hundreds of monastery buildings, more than forty of which are still inhabited. A range of short- and long-distance routes take you through Brabant’s rich monastic heritage, past numerous monasteries and abbeys that tell the story of monastic life then and now. You can, for example, walk the 300-km Brabant Monastery Trail, or cycle the Brabant Monastery Trail, covering more than 700 km. These long-distance routes are divided into multiple stages. If you would prefer a shorter route, choose one of the lovely circular walks or cycle loops. Brabant invites you to slow down, find stillness and wonder.
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Museum Krona
Museum Krona is part of an ancient abbey complex, partially inhabited by Brigittine sisters. In this unique setting with an herb garden, ancient and contemporary art are connected with each other.
Museum KronaVeghelsedijk 25
5401 PB Uden
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Maria Refugie Abbey
The origins of Maria Refugie Abbey in Uden can be traced back to Rosmalen, on the estate known as Coudewater.
Sint-Petrus' Stoel van Antiochiëkerk
The first church was built around 1300. On Sunday, April 4, 1886, disaster struck.
Former monastery in St. John’s Convent
Next to St. Peter’s Church stood the St. John’s Convent.
Kruisheren Chapel Uden
The Kruisheren Chapel in Uden stands for people, connection and service to society.
Former home of Saint Columba
At the request of Pastor Spierings, the Franciscans of Veghel took over the schools of the Ursulines on July 1, 1909.
Slabroek Urn Field
Centuries ago, people already lived in De Maashorst. This is evidenced by the many traces that archaeologists have discovered over the past century.
Nature reserve De Maashorst
The forest you walk thru was around 1915 a large heathland with many wet hollows: low-lying, moist areas. Especially in the winter, a large part was underwater and there was plenty of ice skating.
Herperduin Nature Reserve
Herperduin Nature Reserve forms part of the larger De Maashorst nature area.
Former Retreat House in Uden
In 1875, the German priest Arnold Janssen laid the foundation for the Steyler missionary work: he founded the Society of the Divine Word, the Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit, and the final congregation of Steyl, known as the Servants of the Holy Spirit of Perpetual Adoration.
Museum Krona
Museum Krona is part of an ancient abbey complex, partially inhabited by Brigittine sisters. In this unique setting with an herb garden, ancient and contemporary art are connected with each other.
Museum KronaVeghelsedijk 25
5401 PB Uden
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