Cycling routes in North Brabant

De Biesbosch National Park is Europe’s largest freshwater tidal area and a unique cycling destination where water and land seem to reshape themselves continuously. You ride alongside a maze of rivers, creeks, and willow floodplain forests, with small islands, reed beds, and quiet backwaters creating ever changing scenery. Dikes and viewpoints open up wide vistas across this wetland landscape, and you will often spot abundant birdlife and signs of beavers along the way. A remarkable place to cycle for anyone who loves wild river nature, tranquillity, and a true sense of the outdoors.

The Kempen and the Eight Glories (De Acht Zaligheden) form an expansive cycling region where nature and village life are in perfect balance. Ride through endless forests and along lively streams, past heathland that turns purple in late summer and fields that shift in colour with the seasons. Quiet country roads and woodland lanes link small, picturesque villages, with chapels, farmyards, and green village greens as memorable landmarks. An ideal destination for those who enjoy peaceful kilometres, abundant nature, and Brabant’s warm, easygoing outdoor atmosphere.

The Barony of Breda and the Chaam Forests create a heritage rich cycling landscape where country estates, old sandy soils, and quiet woodland lanes alternate throughout the ride. Cycle through impressive forests and past heathland, with peat marshes and wet heath edges adding a surprisingly wild touch. Meandering streams and green valley corridors bring fresh variety and scenic views, while peaceful villages and stately tree lined avenues give the route its unmistakable Barony character. An ideal cycling area for anyone who loves nature, history, and relaxed kilometres in West Brabant.

Mariapeel, Deurnsche Peel, and Groote Peel National Park together form an impressive peatland landscape where silence and open space set the pace. Cycle past pools and wet peat edges, over sandy ridges, and alongside heathland with birch woods and open plains that offer far-reaching views. This is a notably bird-rich area, with reed zones, marshy strips, and clear sightlines where you can often see and hear special species. An ideal cycling destination for those who love wild nature, wide horizons, and a truly immersive outdoor experience.

The Loonse and Drunense Duinen and the Moerputten offer a strikingly varied cycling landscape where dry and wet habitats lie close together. Cycle past extensive conifer forests and dry heathland, with vast drifting sand areas that give the region an almost desert-like feel. A little further on, the scenery shifts to grasslands, reed beds, and wet woodland around the Moerputten, with quiet waters and excellent opportunities for birdwatching. An ideal route combination for anyone seeking variety, from sand and heath to marshland and reeds.

Heeze-Leende and the Groote Heide create an atmospheric cycling area where sandy soils and wet heathland alternate. Ride between pine forests and expansive heath, past small lakes and patches of drifting sand that keep the landscape open and light. Winding paths and quiet country roads lead you by idyllic farms and tiny hamlets, with fresh views across the heath and woodland edges along the way. An ideal region for anyone who enjoys variety, tranquillity, and cycling through classic Brabant nature.

Maashorst and the Hidden Raam Valley (Verborgen Raamvallei) create an appealing cycling region where large nature reserves and quiet stream valleys complement each other. Ride through extensive forests and past heathland that turns purple in season, with tucked-away pools and open plains adding space and variety. In the Raam Valley, subtle ridges along the stream corridor and wet grasslands bring an extra natural feel, with calm paths and excellent chances to spot birdlife. An ideal destination for varied scenery and relaxed kilometres in North East Brabant.

The Groene Woud National Landscape is an especially appealing cycling area between city and countryside, where dense woodlands and open farmland alternate beautifully. Ride past picturesque ponds and stream valleys, following quiet country roads and forest lanes that link charming villages. Along the way you will encounter traces of rich heritage, with old hamlets, small chapels, country estates, and historic farmsteads as memorable landmarks. An ideal region for those who enjoy variety, atmosphere, and cycling through lush green scenery.

The Brabantse Wal and the Grenspark Kalmthoutse Heide (Border Park Kalmthoutse Heide) form a distinctive cycling region where cultural heritage and nature blend seamlessly. From historic polders and dikes you climb onto the higher sandy ridge of the Wal, with forests and heathland adding plenty of variety along the way. In the cross border park, drifting dunes and countless small lakes shape the scenery, with open heath, pine woods, and quiet waters that change colour with every season. An ideal area for anyone who enjoys variety, peaceful kilometres, and a landscape with a clear story.

The Staatsbossen and the Peelrand create a varied cycling area where wet nature, sandy soils, and open farmland come together. Ride through damp conifer woods and alongside wide heathland, with small ponds and occasional drifting dunes that keep the landscape open and bright. Meandering streams and green valley corridors add extra diversity, while colourful fields and quiet rural lanes give the route a welcoming countryside feel. An ideal region for peaceful kilometres, plenty of nature, and rides that keep changing in mood.

Land van Cuijk and the Maasheggen form a unique cycling region in north east Brabant, known as the best preserved hedgerow landscape in the Netherlands. Ride through an intimate patchwork of hedges and shrubs, flower rich grasslands, and pollard trees that create a sheltered, small-scale feel. Along the River Maas, dikes, floodplains, and former river channels add extra variety, with scenic views across the river landscape. Ancient woodland and quiet villages complete the experience, ideal for anyone who enjoys nature, landscape history, and relaxed cycling.

Kempenland-West and Landgoed De Utrecht create an inviting cycling region where nature and traditional countryside alternate from one moment to the next. Ride through dense woodland and across open heath, with small lakes and stream valleys providing fresh views and a calm rhythm to the route. Estate avenues and well kept farmland give the landscape a refined character, while friendly farming villages along the way offer perfect places to pause. An ideal destination for anyone who enjoys variety, tranquillity, and cycling through the green heart of the Brabant Kempen.