Smuggling route De Groote Heide | Stories at the Border

Explore the De Groote Heide nature reserve with this 44 kilometer long cycle route, which takes you across the border and introduces you to the story of a commie (customs officer) or smuggler from the 1930s.

This varied cycling route offers a nice mix of city and country, with a connecting route between the Netherlands and Belgium. During the tour you will pass through unspoilt nature and charming villages with a smuggling history. Experience the cat-and-mouse game that took place in the border area of De Groote Heide and follow the footsteps of the smuggler or commies with this approximately 44 kilometer long cycling route.

About this route

This cycle route was developed by the VisitBrabant Route Bureau and uses the Brabant cycle junction system. You can easily follow the route by cycling from one numbered junction to another, while arrows guide you between the junctions. If there is something wrong with the signage of the route, you can report this at visitbrabant.com/meldpunt or call 0800-4050050 (free).

Roadmap

View this route page on your phone or download the GPX file. A route brochure is available for this theme route, download it here . They are also available at the tourist office in Cranendonck and the tourist office in Hamont-Achel, among others.

Stories at the Border

Stories at the Border offers a unique insight into the versatility of the province of Brabant. Brabant is located on the border of the Netherlands and Belgium, and between the provinces of Limburg, Zeeland, South Holland and Gelderland. The border has a rich history with stories of smuggling, closed borders and cross-border collaborations.

View all routes via visitbrabant.com/taleaandegrens .