Freed by the Poland Cycle Route | Liberation Route Brabant

This 42 kilometer 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 plenty of sadness and memories for the residents and local residents. From the tragic events in the woods, because the war dragged on just a little too long for some, to the intense street fighting. On September 5, 1944, known as 'Mad Tuesday', the end of the Second World War was announced. The resistance began to operate 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 Brabant residents. Eight cycling routes, spread across North Brabant, lead you past Brabant Remembert 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 Remembert . The route has been plotted via the Brabant cycling junction system. Easily cycle from one numbered junction to another. Arrows show you the way between the nodes. Is something wrong with the route signage? Please 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 travel with a paper map? You can order these in our webshop .

Cycle in the wake of the liberators

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