Dry and wet areas in the Loonse and Drunense dunes

This route takes you through the vast nature of the Loonse en Drunense Duinen National Park. You cycle through deciduous and coniferous forests and occasionally you cycle past small meadows full of flowers. You also cycle a bit through the pleasant Brabant town of Vught. You reach the city about half way through the route. A good time to take a break in the center of Vught.

Old Brabant estates
The Loonse and Drunense dunes do not only consist of dry areas with sand and forests. For example, you also cycle through De Brand, a peat landscape that was completely excavated around 1300. Now there are ancient forests and meadows with a wet surface. A little further on you will pass through the woods at the recreational lake De IJzeren Man and the nature around the estates Sparrendaal, Wargashuyse and Jagershagen. The typical style of these estates is reflected in the stately avenues that lie here.

The Three Linden
Herberg De Drie Linden at Natuurpoort De Drie Linden is the start and end point of this route. The inn is located near the town of Giersbergen in an old farmhouse. Plop down here for a nice drink or a meal. After all that cycling you could probably use a thirst quencher.

Surprising Vught
Vught is a good place for a short stopover to stretch your legs. You reach the city after about 15 kilometers of cycling. The city was built in the 2nd century on a former swamp area. The history of Vught is therefore long, especially the ecclesiastical history. You will find many historic churches in the city and remnants of Romanesque and pre-Romanesque churches have even been discovered during the restoration of the Reformed Church in Vught. In addition to historic buildings, you will also find many cozy terraces in the center of Vught. Perfect for resting and having a drink on a hot day.