Out and about around Bergen op Zoom
Bergen op Zoom, North Brabant, The Netherlands
Cycling route: 538641
Provided by: route.nl
35.4 km
623 kcal
18 m
Description
In the area around Bergen op Zoom you will find natural beauty, water and historical monuments. This route takes you along various highlights of Bergen op Zoom and the Brabantse Wal. Enjoy the many monuments and the remains of old fortifications of the city center and then go on an exploration tour in the countryside of Bergen op Zoom.
Across the woods
The starting point of this route is at VVV Brabantse Wal in the beautiful centre of Bergen op Zoom. From here you head towards Woensdrecht through the beautiful nature reserves that are located here. You cycle past Lievensberg and Mattemburgh, two estates with allure. You can also visit the Visitor Centre Natuurpodium and the Kraaijenberg along the way to learn more about the nature in this region.
Cycling along the Markiezaatsmeer
After a wonderful trip through the wooded area, you will arrive at the Markiezaatsmeer. This is the largest wetland area in the Netherlands after the Wadden Sea and the IJsselmeer. Hundreds of thousands of migratory birds land here every year. Before you cycle onto the Markiezaatskade, you will pass the Kreekraksluizen. Climb the lookout tower that you will find here and enjoy a magnificent view over the water. Then you cycle back to the centre of Bergen op Zoom.
Historic Bergen op Zoom
At the end of the route you can take a detour through Bergen op Zoom to enjoy all the beauty that can be found here, such as the Markiezenhof. Narrow streets, cozy squares with numerous restaurants and terraces and historical monuments full of memories of the rich and eventful past of the city, you will find it all here. Furthermore, you can also go to this area for all kinds of delicious regional products.
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Below you will find various suggestions for breaks that you can visit during your route. These are divided into different categories, making it easy for you to choose.
Sights
Directions
| # | Description | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vestingstad Bergen op Zoom (Grote Markt, 4611NT, Bergen op Zoom, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
| VVV Brabantse Wal (Steenbergsestraat, 4611 TC, Bergen op Zoom, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 0.16 km | ||
| Markiezenhof (Steenbergsestraat, 4611TC, Bergen op Zoom, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 0.21 km | ||
76 | 76 (4611TD, Bergen op Zoom, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 0.43 km | |
79 | 79 (4611EH, Bergen op Zoom, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 0.71 km | |
72 | 72 (4611DD, Bergen op Zoom, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 1.15 km |
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