Discover military history in the Trentse Bossen
Zeeland, North Brabant, The Netherlands
Hiking route: 971140
Provided by: VVV Noordoost Brabant
14.1 km
03:31 h
800 kcal
27 m
Description
The Trentse Bossen are bursting with interesting stories from the past. Set off on this route and get a taste of history. Along the way you will come across various sights that are worth a visit.
A historic bunker
You start your walk at the edge of the hamlet of 't Oventje in the Brabant town of Zeeland. Here you will discover the impressive story behind the storm disaster of 1925. You will soon find yourself in the Trentse Bossen, where the history of the Second World War and the Cold War is still clearly tangible and visible. For example, take a look at 'Commandobunker 221', also known as Bunker Zeeland. This bunker was built during the Cold War for Volkel Air Base, which is a stone's throw away. A little further on you will find the Trentse Bossen Shooting Range.
On the road on the track
On the second part of your route you follow the German Line, an old railway line that was part of the connection between London and Berlin. During your walk you will also come across the 'marine platform'. The NS built this platform in 1948 for the marines who had to come to Volkel. Via this road you walk back to the point where you started your route.
A historic bunker
You start your walk at the edge of the hamlet of 't Oventje in the Brabant town of Zeeland. Here you will discover the impressive story behind the storm disaster of 1925. You will soon find yourself in the Trentse Bossen, where the history of the Second World War and the Cold War is still clearly tangible and visible. For example, take a look at 'Commandobunker 221', also known as Bunker Zeeland. This bunker was built during the Cold War for Volkel Air Base, which is a stone's throw away. A little further on you will find the Trentse Bossen Shooting Range.
On the road on the track
On the second part of your route you follow the German Line, an old railway line that was part of the connection between London and Berlin. During your walk you will also come across the 'marine platform'. The NS built this platform in 1948 for the marines who had to come to Volkel. Via this road you walk back to the point where you started your route.
Volkel Air Base
From the footpath over the German Line you can see Volkel Air Base. This base was built by the Germans in World War II and bombed and taken over by the Allies in 1944. In 2018, bomb craters from these air raids can still be seen in the Trentse Bossen.
From the footpath over the German Line you can see Volkel Air Base. This base was built by the Germans in World War II and bombed and taken over by the Allies in 1944. In 2018, bomb craters from these air raids can still be seen in the Trentse Bossen.
Do you want to delve further into history? All background stories of this walk can be found at www.vvvlanderd.nl
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkeren (Eeterij D'n Oven, 5411NP, Zeeland, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 0.00 km | ||
70 | 70 (5411NR, Zeeland, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 0.05 km | |
71 | 71 (Achter-Oventje, 5411NN, Zeeland, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 0.32 km | |
74 | 74 (Achter-Oventje, 5411NM, Zeeland, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 0.52 km | |
81 | 81 (Trentsedijk, 5411NJ, Zeeland, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 1.85 km | |
| Bunker Zeeland (5411ND, Zeeland, North Brabant, The Netherlands) | 2.34 km |
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