The top 10 weather activities

National Park De Loonse en Drunense Duinen. The Brabant Sahara. This huge area contains forest, sandy plains, ponds, moors and more. Go hiking, biking, horseback riding, build a hut and above all: enjoy. At one of the many catering establishments around the area you can relax with delicious refreshments. Consider De Rustende Jager (Biezenmortel), De Galgenwiel (Waalwijk), De Financiën (Loon op Zand) or Herberg de Drie Linden (Drunen).

Discover the Loonse and Drunense Dunes

In De Moer, municipality Loon op Zand, you can take fantastic walks or bike through the woods, fens and agricultural plots of Huis ter Heide. Come face to face with the long-haired Scottish Highlanders or spot the many species of (water) birds from the plank path and become one with nature.

More about Huis ter Heide

This nature reserve is part of a larger marshy area that also includes De Moerputten and the Bossche Broek. The area is used as a spillway to prevent flooding. When it is not full of water you will find the most beautiful flowers, bees and butterflies in these vast grasslands. Discover this area with a hiking trail. Halfway, you'll pass Restaurant Emmamolen where you can enjoy a drink and snack on the terrace before continuing on. Or enjoy refreshing ice cream from Het IJs & Taartmoment in Vlijmen.

Download walking route Vlijmens Ven

The Langstraat is a walhalla for hiking enthusiasts. For both young and old(er) there is a wide range of pre-scheduled routes. Fun with the kids are for example the treasure hunt in Heusden, proverb routes in Waalwijk, Kaatsheuvel and Heusden or the Vossenstreken route.

For adults and the experienced hiker, you'll find over 30 hikes on the website: from 1.5km routes to hiking trails as long as 58km. Choose something fun, get out and enjoy a day of relaxation and adventure.

Choose your walking route

With the (electric) bicycle you will soon get a lot further than on foot. Discover one of the cities or villages, the entire municipality of Waalwijk, Loon op Zand or Heusden, or even the entire region. With mapped out cycling routes of up to 66 km, you will get to know the nature, history and villages in the area. If you prefer to explore on your own, use the cycling junctions or create your own route by combining routes on our website. Have fun cycling!

To all cycling routes

Isn't it wonderful to rent a boat on a hot summer day and go boating around Heusden? Dangle your bare feet in the water and have a picnic on the boat. All the fun of it! If you like to be a bit more active, you can also get on a SUP board. Or opt for a fully catered canal cruise. You can go to Boei35 and Rondvaart Wiljo in Heusden.

Hit the water

An absolute hit is walking with alpacas at De Smulhoeve in Kaatsheuvel. You get your own alpaca friend to take you for a walk around the meadows. The alpacas love to walk, and they love the alpaca chunks you get to give your hiking buddy an extra treat along the way. This funny activity is guaranteed to produce hilarious photos and will be etched in everyone's memories!

To De Smulhoeve

Are you looking for a little more culture? Then how about a tour (with a guide) through Waalwijk or Heusden? In Waalwijk you have the choice between a city walk and an architecture walk. The city walk takes you along many interesting and historical places. During the architecture walk, the guide will surprise you with both great context and architectural detail.
Also in Heusden you can choose from several walks. Every Sunday at 14:30 a guide departs for a tour of Heusden Vesting. Join the fun! The tour starts at the Heusden Tourist Information Point. In addition, groups can book a facade stone walk, city walk and fortification walk. Or how about the Klepperman walk, in which the secrets of the Klepperman (the former night watchman and village summoner) are revealed.

View the tours

On sunny days, a drink on one of the many terraces in the region is obviously a must. Will you choose a terrace in the center of Loon op Zand, Kaatsheuvel, Waalwijk, Drunen or Heusden? Or do you prefer to enjoy a refreshing drink in the countryside while the children have fun in the playground? It's all possible here!

Find your ideal patio

You get the ultimate outdoor feeling when you go camping. Whether you opt for adventure, relaxation or pure luxury: in De Langstraat there is the right camping adventure for everyone. For example, enjoy the peace and quiet at mini-camping Le Silence, rent a camper van from Vintage Touren and hit the road with it. Park your caravan at the Camperplaats near Heusden Vesting or choose with your family for a cozy vacation park like Europarcs Kaatsheuvel or Marvilla Parks.

Staying overnight in The Langstraat

Is the weather not so nice or is it just too hot and you are looking for an indoor activity? Then check out our blog on the top 10 indoor activities in De Langstraat.

Indoor activities