Chapels and windmills in and around Breda
- The Netherlands
- North Brabant
- Breda
- 44.69 km (Approximately 02:37 u)
- Cycling route 115632
Chapels and windmills in and around Breda
- The Netherlands
- North Brabant
- Breda
- 44.69 km (Approximately 02:37 u)
- Cycling route 115632
First you cycle to Etten-Leur and the Zwartenberg mill. This polder mill from 1889 replaces a mill from 1721. In Breda you will come across the Emmaüskapel, part of the Old Episcopal Catholic Church. The chapel was built in 1990. The contrast with the St. Joostkapel could not have been greater: this chapel is the oldest in Breda and was founded in 1436. Over the years, the chapel has served as a warehouse, stable, prison of soldiers and as a home. The Royal Military Academy (KMA) is now located in Breda Castle. The history of the castle dates back to 1350. Another special feature is the Begijnhofkapel, on the oldest beguinage in the Netherlands.
Directions
| # | Description | Distance |
|---|---|---|
78 | 78 (4826DG, Breda, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km |
79 | 79 (4826AB, Breda, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 1.24 km |
76 | 76 (Rietdijk, 4824ZB, Breda, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 3.17 km |
73 | 73 (4844BN, Breda, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 8.20 km |
22 | 22 (4844DB, Drimmelen, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 8.57 km |
72 | 72 (Laakdijk, 4844PG, Drimmelen, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 9.86 km |
Pause places
De Turfvaart
Westpolderpad 6
4871 NC Etten-Leur
http://www.turfvaart.nl
De Turfvaart is a unique combination of recreational activities around Paviljoen De Turfvaart. Come and have a nice lunch, drink or dinner in the pavilion and discover the taste of local regional products! In the pavilion or on the beautiful terrace you can enjoy a snack and a drink with a view over the marina and the Westpolderplas. The lake is ideal for swimming, supping and diving. You can sunbathe and relax on the sunbathing lawn. De Turfvaart also has a marina and camper place.
Sights
Zwartenbergse Molen
4871 NJ Etten-Leur
http://www.allemolens.nl
The Zwartenbergse Molen is the only mill in North Brabant that still has a real grinding function. Yet windmills were not only used to produce grain from cereals, but also to reclaim polder areas. The mill can move a maximum of 80 cubic meters of water per minute.
De Lelie
De Lelie
4871CJ Etten-Leur
http://www.allemolens.nl
The most famous windmill type in the Netherlands. Windmills were used not only to produce flour from cereals, but also to reclaim polder areas. Natural energy. The most famous windmills can be found in Kinderdijk, really set up as a polder model. A must see!
Emmaüskapel
The cornerstone of society in ancient and modern times are the churches and more often the small chapels that you can observe all over the smallest hamlet. Small monuments with a rich history.
St. Joostkapel
The cornerstone of society in ancient and modern times are the churches and more often the small chapels that you can observe all over the smallest hamlet. Small monuments with a rich history. The Sint-Joostkapel is the oldest chapel in Breda and was built around 1436. Between 1637 and 1945, the building served as a warehouse, stable, military prison and home, among other things.
Begijnhofkapel
The cornerstone of society in ancient and modern times are the churches and more often the small chapels that you can observe all over the smallest hamlet. Small monuments with a rich history.
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