Walking stage 10: Vlijmen - Lith | Southern Waterline

Anyone walking through 's-Hertogenbosch today will be greeted by cozy terraces in the shade of centuries-old buildings. The city was strategically located and was one of the most robust links in the Spanish defense line against the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands. During this stage you will cross this historic city and pass sights such as Fort Orthen, Fort Willem, the Dieze estuary, the Maas floodplains and the Lithse Ham nature reserve.

Southern Waterline Walking Guide

The complete Zuiderwaterlinie Wandelpad can be found in the Zuiderwaterlinie Wandelgids. A luxury booklet with detailed section maps of the 290 kilometre long route, divided into stages. Order it here via the webshop of VisitBrabant Routebureau. Prefer digital? View this route page on your phone or download the GPX file.

About this route

This walking route was created by VisitBrabant Routebureau. The route was set out using the Brabant walking junction system. At each junction, you will also find a sign for the Zuiderwaterlinie. Simply walk from one numbered junction to the next. Arrows will show you the way between the junctions. Is there something wrong with the signposting of the route? Please let us know via visitbrabant.com/meldpunt . You can also call 0800-4050050 (free).

Southern Water Line

The Zuiderwaterlinie is the oldest, longest and most used of all Dutch waterlines. All the way from Bergen op Zoom to Grave. A unique chain of 11 Brabant fortified towns, connected by the typical Dutch story of defending with water. Click here for an overview of all cycling and walking routes and read more about the Zuiderwaterlinie.