Out in nature
North Brabant region brings you closer to the countryside, so you can recharge, rest, play and exercise. With no fewer than four national parks and a large network of walking and cycling routes, Brabant is the place to be if you are an outdoor enthusiast.
In North Brabant, you could come face to face with a beaver or bison. Explore the unique countryside of the Biesbosch National Park or Loon and Drunen Dunes National Park or dive straight into the natural greenery from the city. In Brabant, you are never far from an exceptional nature area. It is with good reason that the Brabant countryside inspired no one less than Van Gogh to create his most famous artworks.
The national parks of North Brabant
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Loon and Drunen Dunes National Park
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Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide
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The Biesbosch
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De Groote Peel
De Groote Peel
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Tips
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12 unique overnight stays with the family in North Brabant
By: Jeroen Sporting12 unique overnight stays with the family in North Brabant -
6 walks over the loveliest wooden walkways in North Brabant
By: Kiki Hiker6 walks over the loveliest wooden walkways in North Brabant -
7 dog-friendly accommodations and dog off-lead areas in North Brabant
By: Tamara Adventurous7 dog-friendly accommodations and dog off-lead areas in North Brabant -
8 reasons to visit Vincent's Homeland
By: Rianne Culture lover8 reasons to visit Vincent's Homeland -
9 fun things to do with teenagers in North Brabant
By: Tamara Adventurous9 fun things to do with teenagers in North Brabant -
10 amazing cycling and hiking experiences in North Brabant
By: Kiki Hiker10 amazing cycling and hiking experiences in North Brabant
The best route tips
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Jan van Gorp cycling and walking route | Sagas & Legends
Jan van Gorp cycling and walking route | Sagas & Legends2 hour 5 minutes (15.5 km)Discover The Earthly Paradise from Jan van Gorp at Hilvarenbeek.
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Liberation route Gilze Rijen
Liberation route Gilze Rijen3 hour 30 minutes (42.0 km)Even today, Gilze-Rijen is dominated by flying and by planes. Immediately after the occupation, in May 1940, the Germans expanded the existing airp...
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Vincent van Gogh cycle route Etten-Leur South
Vincent van Gogh cycle route Etten-Leur South2 hour 25 minutes (29.0 km)The start of a career The Van Gogh family lived in Etten from 1875 to 1882. Father Theodorus was the minister there. Etten was frequently a place o...
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Cycle route: Past Grazers and Grass Lands
Cycle route: Past Grazers and Grass Lands3 hour 10 minutes (38.1 km)Sample the Maashorst with Inspecteur Löhnis, Early Rivers and the Udense Kers cherry. 125,000 years ago, the River Maas flowed through Brabant’s la...
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Vincent van Gogh cycle route Etten-Leur North
Vincent van Gogh cycle route Etten-Leur North2 hour 30 minutes (32.0 km)This Van Gogh cycle route starts in the centre of Etten-Leur, close to the five Van Gogh Monuments.
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Vincent van Gogh cycle route Helvoirt
Vincent van Gogh cycle route Helvoirt1 hour 40 minutes (21.0 km)Helvoirt is located in a rural area in the middle of North Brabant. This little gem, surrounded by beautiful countryside, forms part of the Van Gog...
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TOP Scenic Route Cycling Biesbosch
TOP Scenic Route Cycling Biesbosch1 hour 55 minutes (23.0 km)Fancy cycling through the Biesbosch? Discover this 23-km TOP Scenic Route in North Brabant.
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TOP Scenic Route Cycling Groote Heide
TOP Scenic Route Cycling Groote Heide2 hour (24.0 km)Cycle this recommended TOP Scenic Route through the Groote Heide heath. Marvel at the unprecedented beauty of nature reserve De Malpie and spot ani...
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Vincent van Gogh cycle route Nuenen
Vincent van Gogh cycle route Nuenen4 hour 5 minutes (49.0 km)You will be cycling through a Vincent van Gogh painting on this route, past a unique collection of buildings, monuments and landscapes.
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Cycling route: A taste of Van Gogh
Cycling route: A taste of Van Gogh5 hour 50 minutes (70.0 km)The Brabant life and landscape formed the basis of the work by Vincent van Gogh. Vincent was born, grew up and painted his first masterpiece in Bra...
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Jan van Gorp cycling and walking route | Sagas & Legends
Jan van Gorp cycling and walking route | Sagas & Legends2 hour 5 minutes (15.5 km)Discover The Earthly Paradise from Jan van Gorp at Hilvarenbeek.
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Walking route 5: Uden - Grave | Liberation Route Brabant
Walking route 5: Uden - Grave | Liberation Route Brabant6 hour (27.0 km)Visit the area around Uden and Grave where the most successful military operations took place.
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Walking route 1: Bergeijk – Waalre | Liberation Route Brabant
Walking route 1: Bergeijk – Waalre | Liberation Route Brabant5 hour 45 minutes (26.0 km)Walk in the liberators’ footsteps around Bergeijk and Waalre.
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Our Monastery Trail: circular tour Tilburg
Our Monastery Trail: circular tour Tilburg2 hour 30 minutes (11.5 km)Of all the cities in North Brabant, Tilburg has the highest number of (former) monasteries.
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Van Gogh NP Walking Route Helvoirt
Van Gogh NP Walking Route Helvoirt3 hour 20 minutes (15.0 km)Discover all the places where Vincent van Gogh lived and worked.
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Van Gogh NP walking tour Nuenen
Van Gogh NP walking tour Nuenen2 hour 10 minutes (10.0 km)This walking tour takes you through beautiful countryside and past Nuenen’s heritage.
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Our Monastery Trail Stage 12 Oirschot – Berkel-Enschot
Our Monastery Trail Stage 12 Oirschot – Berkel-Enschot5 hour 30 minutes (24.8 km)This walking route allows amblers to discover the area between Oirschot and Berkel-Enschot. This route takes you from Nazareth Convent in Oirschot...
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Our Monastery Trail: circular tour Megen
Our Monastery Trail: circular tour Megen1 hour (4.8 km)The circular walk on this map lets you discover the beautiful countryside around the Poor Clares and Franciscan monastery in Megen. The route is 4....
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Townwalk Willemstad
Townwalk Willemstad1 hour 45 minutes (8.0 km)Willemstad is one of the eleven fortified towns along the Zuiderwaterlinie. Follow the junctions on an 8.0 kilometre walk and experience the specia...
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Our Monastery Trail Stage 1 ‘s-Hertogenbosch - Heeswijk
Our Monastery Trail Stage 1 ‘s-Hertogenbosch - Heeswijk5 hour 20 minutes (22.5 km)This walking route allows amblers to discover the area between 's-Hertogenbosch and Heeswijk. It runs from city monastery San Damiano in 's-Hertoge...
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Inspiring travel ideas
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Kids-proof camping weekend in the west of North Brabant
By: Tamara AdventurousKids-proof camping weekend in the west of North Brabant -
A weekend in the wilderness of De Biesbosch National Park
By: Naline Outdoor fanaticA weekend in the wilderness of De Biesbosch National Park -
Cycling past the highlights of the Brabantse Wal
By: Naline Outdoor fanaticCycling past the highlights of the Brabantse Wal -
Three day cycling holiday Van Gogh Brabant
By: Tamara AdventurousThree day cycling holiday Van Gogh Brabant -
A road trip in your motorhome through North Brabant
By: Rianne Culture loverA road trip in your motorhome through North Brabant -
A weekend touring around the Zuiderwaterlinie
By: Naline Outdoor fanaticA weekend touring around the Zuiderwaterlinie
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