Bike tour of dunes and fortress
This varied bicycle route starts at the extraordinary nature reserve De Loonse en Drunense Duinen, also known as the Brabant Sahara. This area is more than 7,000 soccer fields large. The wind can blow undisturbed over the sandy plains, creating an ever-changing landscape. That, together with the changing of the seasons, make for a unique experience at every visit.
After De Loonse en Drunense Duinen, this route sends you via the Elshoutse Wielen to the Bergsche Maas. The Bergsche Maas is a 24.5 kilometer long dug river that connects the Biesbosch and 's-Hertogenbosch. We recommend stopping in the picturesque fortified town of Heusden for a bite to eat and a dra...
This varied bicycle route starts at the extraordinary nature reserve De Loonse en Drunense Duinen, also known as the Brabant Sahara. This area is more than 7,000 soccer fields large. The wind can blow undisturbed over the sandy plains, creating an ever-changing landscape. That, together with the changing of the seasons, make for a unique experience at every visit.
After De Loonse en Drunense Duinen, this route sends you via the Elshoutse Wielen to the Bergsche Maas. The Bergsche Maas is a 24.5-kilometer long dug river that connects the Biesbosch and 's-Hertogenbosch. We recommend stopping in the picturesque fortified town of Heusden for a bite to eat and a drink. This beautiful, convivial fortified town grew up around one of the oldest moated castles in northwestern Europe. As one of the first Dutch towns, Heusden received a city wall, parts of which can still be seen. Thanks to prestigious restorations, much of the original Heusden can still be admired.
The bike route leads you through Haarsteegse Wiel nature reserve and De Roeivijver back to the starting point.
You are going to see this
Eetcafé De Rustende Jager (info point).
Oude Bosschebaan 11 5074 RC Biezenmortel
Marvilla Parks Kaatsheuvel (recreation park Het Genieten and Grand Café Sands)
Roestelbergseweg 35171 RL Kaatsheuvel
EuroParcs Resort Kaatsheuvel
Van Haestrechtstraat 245171 RC Kaatsheuvel
Eetcafé De Galgenwiel (info point)
Burgemeester Smeelelaan 124 5144 NK Waalwijk
Mountain & Burr candy and toy store
Nieuwstraat 75256 BB Heusden
BOEI35; restaurant, rentals and events
Putterstraat 925256 AP Heusden
Conferentiecentrum Abdijhof Mariënkroon
Abdijlaan 85253 VP Nieuwkuijk
Hotel-Restaurant Duinrand Drunen (info point)
Steegerf 25151 RB Drunen
Description
- By clicking on the pins on the map you will read more information about the rest points along the route
- The route is completely plotted based on the bicycle junction network. Simply follow the node numbers on the posts, from one numbered node to another. You can also download the gpx file and cycle the route using your smartphone or navigation system.
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