Walking stage 1: Den Bosch - Heeswijk | Our Monastery Path

Explore the area between's-Hertogenbosch and Heeswijk with this 22.5 kilometer long walking route. During this tour you walk from the San Damiano Monastery in 's-Hertogenbosch to the Berne Abbey in Heeswijk. Along the way you will pass various sights, such as the former Marienburg monastery and St. John's Cathedral. You also have the opportunity to explore the Zwanenbroedershuis and Heeswijk Castle while following the route.

Stay overnight

It is possible to spend the night in a number of monasteries along Ons Kloosterpad. Always check the options in advance, you cannot go here every day. For all locations and current options, visit onskloosterpad.nl . In the area surrounding the walking route there are also many hospitable hotels, B&Bs, campsites and other locations where you can spend the night. Find an accommodation address in this overview of accommodation locations in Brabant.

Walking via junctions

The route has been plotted via the Brabant walking junction system. Simply walk 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).

Brabant monastic life

Get acquainted with the life and work of Brabant monks on foot, then and now. Our Monastery Path takes you in several stages past about fifty-five monasteries and abbeys in Brabant. The total length of the walking path is 330 kilometers, but beautiful walks have also been plotted around various monasteries. View all stage and circular walks here .

Make your walk a special experience. For example, visit an exhibition or take a walk through the monastery garden. You can also order the special binding book, which was published by Ons Kloosterpad. For more information about Ons Kloosterpad, visit onskloosterpad.nl .