Line 1629 cycle route

Nodes: 35 - 34 - 62 - 24 - 22 - 21 - 55 - 58 - 57 - 56 - 46 - 48 - 90 - 91 - 81 - 04 - 82 - 79 - 20 - 21 - 64 - 63 - 14 - 23 - 62 - 34 - 36 - 35

The Linie 1629 cycle route follows the remains of historic fortifications and takes you past the most important locations of the Siege of 's-Hertogenbosch. Discover the significant military constructions from the Eighty Years' War and enjoy the beautiful nature and panoramic views along the way. Along the route you will find plenty of cozy catering establishments with terraces where you can relax and enjoy a snack and a drink. This 49 kilometer long route takes you through 's-Hertogenbosch, Heusden, Sint-Michielsgestel and Vught and offers a wonderful variety of experiences.

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Using the camera on your phone, you can make two war correspondents from the 17th century appear in Augmented Reality (AR). These guides experienced the siege themselves and will tell you about the exciting historical events. They do this from the perspective of the Republic and the Spanish Netherlands. Download the App Store or Android app here.

About this route

This cycle route was created by VisitBrabant Routebureau. The route has been plotted via the Brabant cycling junction system. At each junction you will also find a sign with'Linie 1629\\\'. 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).

The Linie 1629 cycle route has two variants: the main route goes via Maurick Castle in Vught. You can also choose to cycle through the Bossche Broek nature reserve. Both variants can be followed via the route signs.

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 .

Zuiderwaterlinie

The Zuiderwaterlinie is the oldest, longest and most used of all Dutch water lines. All the way from Bergen op Zoom to Grave. A unique chain of 11 Brabant fortified towns, connected by the typical Dutch story of defending with water. Click here for an overview of all cycling and walking routes and read more about the Zuiderwaterlinie.