City walk Heusden | Zuiderwaterlinie

Heusden is one of the eleven fortified towns of the Zuiderwaterlinie. The fortified city was built around one of the oldest moated castles in northwest Europe. Strategically located on the Maas, the fortress was an important link between the De Biesbosch nature reserve and 's-Hertogenbosch. Heusden was one of the first Dutch cities to have a city wall. After 1968, the fortified city was completely restored. It earned Heusden the prestigious Europa Nostra restoration prize. Walk along the fortification walls to the beautifully reconstructed Veerpoort, also known as Waterpoort. Stroll past stately buildings with art galleries, boutiques and top restaurants. The harbor offers a beautiful view of the nostalgic post mills and bridges.

About this route

This walking route was created by VisitBrabant Routebureau. The route has been plotted via the Brabant walking junction system. At every junction you will also find a Zuiderwaterlinie sign. 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).

Zuiderwaterlinie Walking Guide

The complete Zuiderwaterlinie Walking Path can be found in the Zuiderwaterlinie Walking Guide. A luxurious booklet with detailed partial maps of the 290 kilometer route, divided into stages. Order it here via the VisitBrabant Routebureau 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.