Learning route Waalwijk | Made in Brabant

With this 30 kilometer cycle route you will discover a lot about the leather and shoe industry in the municipality of Waalwijk. Depart from the bustling center of Waalwijk in the direction of Sprang-Capelle and Waspik and then cycle back along the Halve Zolenpad. Various audio fragments let you experience what you see along the way. They tell more about the rich history of the Langstraat, the entrepreneurship and innovative power of then and now. Craftsmanship is central to this Made in Brabant route. Something that still makes Waalwijk and the surrounding area a major global player today.

View the full route at visitbrabant.com/leerroutewaalwijk.

Visit De Langstraat

In the early 19th century, the De Langstraat region grew into the center of the shoe and leather industry. This route is partly along the Halve Zolenpad, a beautiful cycle path over the former freight railway line between Lage Zwaluwe and 's-Hertogenbosch. You cycle past old shoe factories, former tanneries, workers' houses and other souvenirs from the rich shoemaking past. And there is much more to do in this versatile region. On www. Visitdelangstraat.nl you will find fun outings, more beautiful walking and cycling routes, nature reserves, shops, galleries and catering establishments.

About this route

This cycle route was created by VisitBrabant Routebureau. The route has been plotted via the Brabant cycling junction system. Simply cycle from one numbered junction to the next. 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).

Made in Brabant routes

Brabant: the creative engine of the Netherlands. No less than 24% of what the Dutch produce in the manufacturing industry is still made in Brabant. Old crafts, industrial heritage, but also innovative high-tech companies can be found in many places in the province, each with its own special story. From old crafts such as leather tanning and beer brewing to large multinationals and smaller creative entrepreneurs: Brabant has it all. We combine beautiful nature with (old) industries to create typical Brabant cycling and walking routes.