Castle route through the Meierij
Berlicum, Sint-Michielsgestel, Maaskantje
This cycle route through the Meierij of Den Bosch feels like a journey through time. As you ride through the green landscape, impressive castles appear, each with stories of knights, noble families and centuries old traditions. You pass the mighty Heeswijk Castle with its strong towers and moat, and the elegant Castle Maurick in Vught that rises from the water like a fairytale. Castle Nieuw Herlaer on the river Dommel makes you feel like the Middle Ages are just around the corner. Alongside the castles you also discover other special places with just as much charm. The mysterious ruins of Seldensate recall a long lost estate, while Huis de Wamberg and the historic Out Herlaer farm give the landscape a quiet and timeless feel. They show that the Meierij is not only grand and noble but also refined and rural. To top it all off, you cycle past the Museum Romeins Halder where you learn that this region holds even older stories from the time when the Romans lived here. This route is a unique mix of culture, nature and history. It is perfect for those who love cycling and stories because every castle, building and ruin adds a new chapter to the rich heritage of the Meierij.
| Directions | Distance | Total distance | |
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Start: Haanwijk 5A, 5271 VG Sint-Michielsgestel | 42.7 KM | |
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From
64
to
63
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2449 M | 2.4 KM | |
| Head northwest on Haanwijk | 438 M | ||
| Turn left onto Dooibroek | 1.7 KM | ||
| Continue onto Sterrebosweg | 307 M | ||
| You are now at section 63 | 0 M | ||
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From
63
to
89
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754 M | 0.8 KM | |
| Head northeast on Sterrebosweg | 754 M | ||
| You are now at section 89 | 0 M | ||
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From
89
to
9
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1685 M | 1.7 KM | |
| Head east on Zuiderplasweg | 1.6 KM | ||
| Turn right onto De Pettelaarse Schans | 42 M | ||
| You are now at section 9 | 0 M | ||
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From
9
to
40
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1883 M | 1.9 KM | |
| Head south on Oude Gestelseweg | 1.9 KM | ||
| You are now at section 40 | 0 M | ||
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From
40
to
20
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1367 M | 1.4 KM | |
| Head east on Keerdijk | 1.4 KM | ||
| Turn right onto Donksestraat | 10 M | ||
| You are now at section 20 | 0 M | ||
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From
20
to
79
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513 M | 0.5 KM | |
| Head northeast | 513 M | ||
| You are now at section 79 | 0 M | ||
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From
79
to
82
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1292 M | 1.3 KM | |
| Head northwest on Bosscheweg | 120 M | ||
| Turn right onto Poeldonksedijk | 1.2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 82 | 0 M | ||
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From
82
to
4
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855 M | 0.9 KM | |
| Head north on Poeldonk | 157 M | ||
| Make a slight right | 229 M | ||
| Turn left | 14 M | ||
| Turn right | 257 M | ||
| Continue onto Beusingsedijk | 198 M | ||
| You are now at section 04 | 0 M | ||
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From
4
to
81
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1435 M | 1.4 KM | |
| Head northeast on Beusingsedijk | 228 M | ||
| Continue straight | 309 M | ||
| Turn left | 33 M | ||
| Turn left onto Wamberg | 865 M | ||
| You are now at section 81 | 0 M | ||
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From
81
to
80
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1161 M | 1.2 KM | |
| Head northeast on Wamberg | 1.2 KM | ||
| You are now at section 80 | 0 M | ||
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From
80
to
5
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2815 M | 2.8 KM | |
| Head east on Loofaert | 373 M | ||
| Turn right onto De Hoefsevonder | 1 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Nederhof | 24 M | ||
| Turn right onto Bleijendaalseweg | 326 M | ||
| Turn left onto Raadhuisplein | 534 M | ||
| Turn right onto Burgemeester Godschalxplein | 548 M | ||
| You are now at section 05 | 0 M | ||
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From
5
to
57
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735 M | 0.7 KM | |
| Head south on Beekveld | 735 M | ||
| You are now at section 57 | 0 M | ||
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From
57
to
38
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3066 M | 3.1 KM | |
| Head southeast on Beekveld | 387 M | ||
| Turn right onto Westakkers | 936 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Westakkers | 241 M | ||
| Turn right to stay on Westakkers | 143 M | ||
| Continue onto De Kunning | 444 M | ||
| Turn right onto Gewadsepad | 212 M | ||
| Turn left onto Assendelftseweg | 534 M | ||
| Turn right onto Kapelstraat | 119 M | ||
| Make a slight right | 50 M | ||
| You are now at section 38 | 0 M | ||
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From
38
to
39
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1410 M | 1.4 KM | |
| Head southeast on Zuid-Willemsvaart | 1.3 KM | ||
| Make a slight left | 96 M | ||
| You are now at section 39 | 0 M | ||
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From
39
to
72
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2243 M | 2.2 KM | |
| Head southeast | 588 M | ||
| Continue straight | 1 KM | ||
| Continue straight | 640 M | ||
| You are now at section 72 | 0 M | ||
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From
72
to
71
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1986 M | 2 KM | |
| Head southwest on Baron van den Bogaerdelaan | 69 M | ||
| Turn left | 20 M | ||
| Turn right onto Steeg | 1.4 KM | ||
| Continue straight | 492 M | ||
| You are now at section 71 | 0 M | ||
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From
71
to
70
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2526 M | 2.5 KM | |
| Head northwest | 9 M | ||
| Continue onto Baksdijk | 1.4 KM | ||
| Turn left onto Houterdsedijk | 130 M | ||
| Turn right onto Oude Molenheide | 992 M | ||
| You are now at section 70 | 0 M | ||
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From
70
to
37
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3486 M | 3.5 KM | |
| Head west on Oude Molenheide | 647 M | ||
| Turn right onto Molendijk-Noord | 145 M | ||
| Turn left onto Lieseindsedijk | 803 M | ||
| Turn right onto Lieseindsestraat | 185 M | ||
| Turn left onto Lieseind | 814 M | ||
| Make a slight right onto Woud | 892 M | ||
| You are now at section 37 | 0 M | ||
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From
37
to
83
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950 M | 1 KM | |
| Head northwest on Preutelsteeg | 950 M | ||
| You are now at section 83 | 0 M | ||
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From
83
to
78
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1033 M | 1 KM | |
| Head southwest on Spurkstraat | 1 KM | ||
| You are now at section 78 | 0 M | ||
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From
78
to
74
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4025 M | 4 KM | |
| Head southeast on Woudseweg | 777 M | ||
| Turn left onto Woudseweg | 1.6 KM | ||
| Turn right onto De Bus | 7 M | ||
| Turn left onto Zijweg Dungen | 1.6 KM | ||
| You are now at section 74 | 0 M | ||
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From
74
to
73
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511 M | 0.5 KM | |
| Head west on Schijndelseweg | 511 M | ||
| You are now at section 73 | 0 M | ||
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From
73
to
75
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1195 M | 1.2 KM | |
| Head west on Schijndelseweg | 214 M | ||
| Turn left onto Torenstraat | 130 M | ||
| Turn right onto Esscheweg | 851 M | ||
| You are now at section 75 | 0 M | ||
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From
75
to
65
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1059 M | 1.1 KM | |
| Head northwest on Eikenlaan | 1.1 KM | ||
| You are now at section 65 | 0 M | ||
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From
65
to
36
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1530 M | 1.5 KM | |
| Head northwest on Halderse Akkers | 807 M | ||
| Turn left onto Halderse Akkers | 201 M | ||
| Continue straight | 522 M | ||
| You are now at section 36 | 0 M | ||
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From
36
to
64
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743 M | 0.7 KM | |
| Head north | 20 M | ||
| Turn right | 21 M | ||
| Continue onto Halder | 27 M | ||
| Turn left to stay on Halder | 109 M | ||
| Turn left onto Haanwijk | 63 M | ||
| Make a slight right | 503 M | ||
| You are now at section 64 | 0 M |