By bike from Oosterhout to Breda
- The Netherlands
- North Brabant
- Oosterhout
- 18.80 km (Approximately 01:06 u)
- Cycling route 700607
By bike from Oosterhout to Breda
- The Netherlands
- North Brabant
- Oosterhout
- 18.80 km (Approximately 01:06 u)
- Cycling route 700607
Between Oosterhout and Breda you will find a green area with polders and forests that alternate. Go on a nice walk through nature and through the cozy Brabant towns in this area. Along the way you can admire various sights to make your trip even more interesting.
Windmill De Hoop
The center of Oosterhout is the starting point of this cycling tour. From here you cycle to windmill De Hoop in Den Hout. This flour mill was built in 1837 as the fourth mill in Oosterhout. The millers of the other three mills in Oosterhout were not happy with the construction of this mill, because they saw their income fall as a result. After the Second World War, the mill was replaced by an electric mill, after which the mill came to a standstill. Today the mill still runs occasionally, but it is no longer used for grinding. From here you continue cycling along the Mark Canal to Breda.
Windmill De Hoop
The center of Oosterhout is the starting point of this cycling tour. From here you cycle to windmill De Hoop in Den Hout. This flour mill was built in 1837 as the fourth mill in Oosterhout. The millers of the other three mills in Oosterhout were not happy with the construction of this mill, because they saw their income fall as a result. After the Second World War, the mill was replaced by an electric mill, after which the mill came to a standstill. Today the mill still runs occasionally, but it is no longer used for grinding. From here you continue cycling along the Mark Canal to Breda.
The Spinolaschans
Just before you cycle into Breda, you will pass the Spinolaschans. This redoubt was used by the Spanish troops during the Siege of Breda in 1637. You see very little of this redoubt's military past, because now you will find lush natural beauty. In 2007, a number of pools were constructed around the ramp to connect the Vuchtpolder and the nature reserve around the ramp.
Just before you cycle into Breda, you will pass the Spinolaschans. This redoubt was used by the Spanish troops during the Siege of Breda in 1637. You see very little of this redoubt's military past, because now you will find lush natural beauty. In 2007, a number of pools were constructed around the ramp to connect the Vuchtpolder and the nature reserve around the ramp.
Directions
| # | Description | Distance |
|---|---|---|
2 | 2 (4901KN, Oosterhout, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km |
69 | 69 (4901, Oosterhout, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 1.25 km |
94 | 94 (Houtse Heuvel, 4911AT, Oosterhout, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 3.67 km |
| De Hoop (4911BA, Oosterhout, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 3.91 km | |
92 | 92 (4911BW, Oosterhout, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 5.28 km |
75 | 75 (4844EP, Breda, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 7.93 km |
Sights
De Hoop
4911BA Oosterhout
http://www.allemolens.nl
Take a look at Molen de Hoop on the edge of Den Hout. The mill runs regularly and that is worth seeing for yourself. However, the mill has not been able to grind since 2014.
De Spinolaschans
De open line
4825 BZ Breda
https://www.zuiderwaterlinie.nl/11-vestingsteden/forten-in-nederland/spinolaschans
Soldiers no longer walk there, the contours of the defensive structure can only be seen from the air. But the Spinolaschans in Breda is still there, hidden between the trees. Flora and fauna now predominate on this former battleground. This 'Grote Schans' was an independent defense work with four bastions. It was part of a thirty-mile line. The Spanish general Spinola built it in 1624 so that no food could be found in Breda. With success, because after eleven months the city surrendered. Immediately afterwards, Spinola dismantled the Spinolaschans in Breda. Nevertheless, Frederik Hendrik redesigned the Great Schans in 1637: he besieged Breda and recaptured the city from the Spaniards.
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