Cycling tour through the Oisterwijkse Bossen

Your route starts at Boshuis Venkraai. Explore the surroundings of Berkel-Enschot and Oisterwijk in Brabant and cycle through the beautiful nature reserves of the Oisterwijk forests and the Kampina Heath. Berkel-Enschot is a portmanteau of the old Dutch words "Berkeloo" and "Ende Skied," meaning "birch forest" and "final border." Mysterious fens are hidden in the lush, untamed nature of the Oisterwijk forests. Here, in the heart of the woods, you feel far removed from civilization. Peat was once cut here. Now it's a magnet for dragonflies, waterfowl, and photographers. The Kampina Heath covers over 1,200 hectares, and the Oisterwijk forests blend seamlessly into it. Hidden between old trees and hedgerows, a stately avenue of oaks leads to Nemerlaer Castle, a beautiful spot.