Brabant Monastery Trail Stage 3: Uden - Megen
This walking route runs from Maria Refugie Abbey and Museum Krona in Uden to St Antonius of Padua Monastery in Megen.
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Attention! In the coming years, until 2029, work will be carried out as part of the 'Meandering Meuse' project between Ravenstein and Lithoijen. On this route, the paths between junctions 59-60-65 will be impassable until May 2027.
This walking route allows amblers to discover the area between Uden and Megen. It runs from Maria Refugie Abbey and Museum Krona in Uden to St Antonius of Padua Monastery in Megen. On the way you will pass various locations such as the Church of Saint Peter and the former Kruisheren monastery. You can also visit small natural museum and information point Natuurcentrum De Maashorst and the Sint-Josephsberg monastery. This route is part of Our Monastery Trail, a trail in 15 stages.
Staying overnight
A number of monasteries along Our 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 …
Attention! In the coming years, until 2029, work will be carried out as part of the 'Meandering Meuse' project between Ravenstein and Lithoijen. On this route, the paths between junctions 59-60-65 will be impassable until May 2027.
This walking route allows amblers to discover the area between Uden and Megen. It runs from Maria Refugie Abbey and Museum Krona in Uden to St Antonius of Padua Monastery in Megen. On the way you will pass various locations such as the Church of Saint Peter and the former Kruisheren monastery. You can also visit small natural museum and information point Natuurcentrum De Maashorst and the Sint-Josephsberg monastery. This route is part of Our Monastery Trail, a trail in 15 stages.
Staying overnight
A number of monasteries along Our 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
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Tips from Brabant residents
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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.
Sint-Petrus' Stoel van Antiochiëkerk
The first church was built around 1300. On Sunday, April 4, 1886, disaster struck.
Het Kruisherenklooster
The first Crusaders settled in Brabant in Sint Agatha and in 's-Hertogenbosch. After the capture of 's-Hertogenbosch by the troops of Frederik Hendrik, all male monks had to leave the city.
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.
De Maashorst Nature Center
“The De Maashorst Nature Center is located in an old farmhouse in the hamlet of Slabroek, situated in the De Maashorst nature reserve.
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.
Paalgraven
On this burial ground, which is known both as Paalgraven and Zevenbergen, people were regularly buried during the Bronze Age and early Iron Age.
Monastery Bethlehem Haren
In 1506, two Beguines founded a convent in their parents' house, which they named Bethlehem. The chapel was built in 1520.
Sint Lambertuskerk Haren
The Sint-Lambertuskerk is a Roman Catholic church in Haren, in the Dutch province of North Brabant.
Gevangentoren Megen
The Gevangenpoort is a gate tower in the town of Megen, built in the 14th century.
Brother Everardus chapel
In Megen, the Holy Bruurke enjoys some recognition. Brother Everardus Witte (1868-1950) was the porter at the monastery from around 1920 until his death in 1950.
Acropolis
In Megen lies the beautifully renovated Acropolis. It is a special location where you can hold various parties, weddings, meetings, receptions, and workshops. On the beautiful square, there is a cozy terrace from April to September.
Saint Servatius church Megen
The Saint Servatius church is a Roman Catholic church in the Dutch town of Megen, dedicated to Saint Servatius of Maastricht.
Klooster Sint-Josephsberg
The Sint-Josephsberg Monastery of the Order of the Poor Ladies is the oldest still inhabited Poor Clare monastery in the Netherlands.
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