Looking for a great, active way to spend your free time? Then the Loonse and Drunense Dunes are just the place for you. This beautiful area offers peace, nature, and plenty of sights to discover. The Loonse and Drunense Dunes stretch across 270 hectares of sand plains, a unique landscape you won’t easily find elsewhere in the Netherlands. Hop on your bike and explore this one-of-a-kind national park. Along the route, you’ll pass De Kerkhovense Molen, a windmill built in 1895. It’s the perfect place to admire a bit of local history and relax among the trees. You'll also cycle by Natuurpoort Klein Oisterwijk, which is near an educational centre where you can learn more about the local nature and enjoy a peaceful walk through the forest. Another stop is Natuurpoort Nemelaer, with a lovely view over the dunes. Take in the calm surroundings, listen to the birds and the wind in the trees, and breathe in the fresh air. From there, it’s a short ride to Castle Nemelaer, an impressive 14th-century castle where you can enjoy stunning views or snap a few great photos. Cycling through the Loonse and Drunense Dunes is a relaxing and refreshing way to explore a unique part of the country. With so many natural and historical highlights, it’s the perfect way to spend a free day.
| Directions | Distance | Total distance | |
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Start: Oirschotsebaan , 5062 TD Oisterwijk | 59.8 KM | |
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22
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19
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1647 M | 1.6 KM | |
| Head north on Oirschotsebaan | 1.6 KM | ||
| You are now at section 19 | 0 M | ||
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19
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84
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1162 M | 1.2 KM | |
| Head northwest on Oirschotsebaan | 179 M | ||
| Turn left onto Van Swinderenlaan | 983 M | ||
| You are now at section 84 | 0 M | ||
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18
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601 M | 0.6 KM | |
| Head northwest on Bosweg | 53 M | ||
| Turn left onto Van Swinderenlaan | 548 M | ||
| You are now at section 18 | 0 M | ||
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14
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1460 M | 1.5 KM | |
| Head west on Van Swinderenlaan | 950 M | ||
| Continue onto Oude Hondsbergselaan | 510 M | ||
| You are now at section 14 | 0 M | ||
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2
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1844 M | 1.8 KM | |
| Head east on Hondsbergselaan | 854 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Graaf Bernadottelaan | 56 M | ||
| Turn left onto Baerdijk | 438 M | ||
| Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Baerdijk | 30 M | ||
| Exit the roundabout onto Baerdijk | 361 M | ||
| Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Baerdijk | 29 M | ||
| Exit the roundabout onto Baerdijk | 76 M | ||
| You are now at section 02 | 0 M | ||
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16
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677 M | 0.7 KM | |
| Head east on Stroomdalpad | 532 M | ||
| Turn left onto Burgemeester Verwielstraat; Burg. Verwielstraat | 145 M | ||
| You are now at section 16 | 0 M | ||
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15
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1074 M | 1.1 KM | |
| Head west on De Lind | 12 M | ||
| Turn right onto Stationsstraat | 139 M | ||
| Turn left onto Spoorlaan | 89 M | ||
| Keep right onto Spoorlaan | 125 M | ||
| Turn right | 49 M | ||
| Continue onto Almystraat | 172 M | ||
| Turn left onto Ambachtstraat | 140 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Nijverheidsweg | 131 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Nijverheidsweg | 22 M | ||
| Turn left | 39 M | ||
| Turn left onto Bedrijfsweg | 156 M | ||
| You are now at section 15 | 0 M | ||
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97
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743 M | 0.7 KM | |
| Head northwest on Bedrijfsweg | 743 M | ||
| You are now at section 97 | 0 M | ||
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91
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871 M | 0.9 KM | |
| Head northwest | 871 M | ||
| You are now at section 91 | 0 M | ||
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45
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2076 M | 2.1 KM | |
| Head northwest on Kreitenmolenstraat | 1.1 KM | ||
| Keep right onto Kreitenmolenstraat | 340 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Kreitenmolenstraat | 98 M | ||
| Continue onto Kreitenmolenstraat | 583 M | ||
| You are now at section 45 | 0 M | ||
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44
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1004 M | 1 KM | |
| Head northwest on Kreitenmolenstraat | 1 KM | ||
| You are now at section 44 | 0 M | ||
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47
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1577 M | 1.6 KM | |
| Head northwest on Schoorstraat | 50 M | ||
| Make a slight right to stay on Schoorstraat | 1.5 KM | ||
| You are now at section 47 | 0 M | ||
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36
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1882 M | 1.9 KM | |
| Head northwest | 1.9 KM | ||
| You are now at section 36 | 0 M | ||
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41
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1474 M | 1.5 KM | |
| Head northwest | 97 M | ||
| Continue onto Pelgrimsweg | 1.3 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Loonsehoek | 82 M | ||
| You are now at section 41 | 0 M | ||
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37
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1579 M | 1.6 KM | |
| Head west on Kloosterstraat | 1.5 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Oranjeplein | 66 M | ||
| You are now at section 37 | 0 M | ||
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32
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2589 M | 2.6 KM | |
| Head north on Oranjeplein | 609 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Waalwijksebaan | 2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 32 | 0 M | ||
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22
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1605 M | 1.6 KM | |
| Head north | 849 M | ||
| Continue onto Waalwijksebaan | 113 M | ||
| Turn left | 9 M | ||
| Turn right onto Waalwijksebaan | 618 M | ||
| Turn right onto Roestelbergseweg | 9 M | ||
| Turn left onto Waalwijksebaan | 7 M | ||
| You are now at section 22 | 0 M | ||
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20
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973 M | 1 KM | |
| Head north on Waalwijksebaan | 67 M | ||
| Turn right onto van Haestrechtstraat | 906 M | ||
| You are now at section 20 | 0 M | ||
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20
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21
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2061 M | 2.1 KM | |
| Head north on Burgemeester Smeelelaan | 75 M | ||
| Turn right | 839 M | ||
| Turn left onto Akkerlaan | 118 M | ||
| Turn right | 92 M | ||
| Turn right | 937 M | ||
| You are now at section 21 | 0 M | ||
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81
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2203 M | 2.2 KM | |
| Head south | 2.2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 81 | 0 M | ||
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81
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72
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1073 M | 1.1 KM | |
| Head east | 1.1 KM | ||
| You are now at section 72 | 0 M | ||
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72
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34
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1487 M | 1.5 KM | |
| Head south on Duinweg | 1.1 KM | ||
| Turn left to stay on Duinweg | 49 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Duinweg | 197 M | ||
| Turn left onto Giersbergen | 134 M | ||
| You are now at section 34 | 0 M | ||
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73
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2547 M | 2.5 KM | |
| Head east on Giersbergen | 380 M | ||
| Turn left | 306 M | ||
| Turn right onto Margrietweg | 1.9 KM | ||
| You are now at section 73 | 0 M | ||
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30
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2404 M | 2.4 KM | |
| Head east on Margrietweg | 2 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Fazantbos | 151 M | ||
| Turn left onto Giersbergse Baan | 149 M | ||
| Turn left onto Duinoordseweg | 89 M | ||
| You are now at section 30 | 0 M | ||
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83
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1198 M | 1.2 KM | |
| Head east on Duinoordseweg | 31 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto 't Hoog | 907 M | ||
| Turn right | 260 M | ||
| You are now at section 83 | 0 M | ||
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83
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76
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1866 M | 1.9 KM | |
| Head northwest on Oude Bossche Baan | 762 M | ||
| Continue straight | 54 M | ||
| Continue onto Oude Bossche Baan | 1.1 KM | ||
| You are now at section 76 | 0 M | ||
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76
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77
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2825 M | 2.8 KM | |
| Head southeast on De Runsvoort | 466 M | ||
| Continue onto Oude Bosschebaan | 47 M | ||
| Continue onto De Runsvoort | 524 M | ||
| Turn left | 42 M | ||
| Turn right onto Gijzelsestraat | 1.7 KM | ||
| You are now at section 77 | 0 M | ||
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2706 M | 2.7 KM | |
| Head east on De Gijzel | 1.9 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Sint Jorisstraat | 54 M | ||
| Turn right onto Lindelaan | 362 M | ||
| Make a slight left onto Kastanjelaan | 347 M | ||
| You are now at section 78 | 0 M | ||
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26
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764 M | 0.8 KM | |
| Head southeast on Torenstraat | 645 M | ||
| Turn right | 52 M | ||
| Turn left | 67 M | ||
| You are now at section 26 | 0 M | ||
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26
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44
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2246 M | 2.2 KM | |
| Head southeast on Molenstraat | 1.9 KM | ||
| Turn left | 6 M | ||
| Continue onto Roonsestraat | 363 M | ||
| You are now at section 44 | 0 M | ||
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44
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81
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833 M | 0.8 KM | |
| Head south on Roonsestraat | 833 M | ||
| You are now at section 81 | 0 M | ||
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81
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1
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1361 M | 1.4 KM | |
| Head south on Roonsestraat | 494 M | ||
| Turn left onto Eind | 213 M | ||
| Turn right onto Pastoor Jansenstraat | 469 M | ||
| Turn left | 43 M | ||
| Turn left onto Oisterwijksedreef | 142 M | ||
| You are now at section 01 | 0 M | ||
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82
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495 M | 0.5 KM | |
| Head southwest on Kasteellaan | 495 M | ||
| You are now at section 82 | 0 M | ||
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82
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89
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812 M | 0.8 KM | |
| Head southeast on Kasteellaan | 54 M | ||
| Continue straight | 758 M | ||
| You are now at section 89 | 0 M | ||
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89
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88
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887 M | 0.9 KM | |
| Head south on Posthoornseweg | 37 M | ||
| Keep left onto Posthoornseweg | 850 M | ||
| You are now at section 88 | 0 M | ||
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88
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77
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995 M | 1 KM | |
| Head southwest on Posthoornseweg | 995 M | ||
| You are now at section 77 | 0 M | ||
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25
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1819 M | 1.8 KM | |
| Head southeast on Scheibaan | 1.8 KM | ||
| You are now at section 25 | 0 M | ||
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86
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965 M | 1 KM | |
| Head southeast on Rosepdreef | 965 M | ||
| You are now at section 86 | 0 M | ||
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86
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90
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1220 M | 1.2 KM | |
| Head southeast on Rosepdreef | 1.2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 90 | 0 M | ||
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From
90
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22
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2160 M | 2.2 KM | |
| Head southwest on de Logt | 261 M | ||
| Turn right onto Kollenburgsebaan | 1.1 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Oirschotsebaan | 788 M | ||
| You are now at section 22 | 0 M | ||
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From
22
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22
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21 M | 0 KM | |
| Head northwest on Oirschotsebaan | 21 M | ||
| You are now at section 22 | 0 M |