Liberated by the Poles cycle route | Liberation Route Brabant

This 42 kilometre long route in and around Breda highlights the triumphal entry of the Polish troops. Under the command of General Maczek they liberated the city in 1944. Thanks to Maczek's excellent strategic insight, a large part of the city was spared. Nevertheless, there is enough sadness and memories for the inhabitants and residents. From the tragic events in the woods, because the war lasted just a little too long for some, to the intense street fighting. On 5 September 1944, known as 'Mad Tuesday', the end of the Second World War was announced. The resistance started operating quietly, but how long can you keep that up?

The Liberation Route Brabant tells the story of the liberation, but also shows what the Second World War meant for ordinary people from Brabant. Eight cycle routes, spread across North Brabant, lead you past Brabant Herinnert stories, listening columns of the Liberation Route Europe, monuments and museums, which together make the impact of the war on North Brabant visible.

About this route

This cycle route was created by VisitBrabant Routebureau in collaboration with Brabant Herinnert . The route was set out using the Brabant cycle junction system. Cycle easily from one numbered junction to another. Arrows show you the way between the junctions. Is there something wrong with the signposting of the route? Let us know via visitbrabant.com/meldpunt . You can also call 0800-4050050 (free).

Roadmap

View this route page on your phone or download the GPX file. Do you want to go with a paper map? You can order this in our webshop .

Cycle in the footsteps of the liberators

The Liberation Route Brabant tells the story of the liberation, but also shows what the Second World War meant for ordinary Brabanders. View all other Liberation cycling and walking routes here .