Barony of Breda and Chaam Forests
Cycling in a historic landscape with impressive forests, moors, peat bogs and meandering streams.
The Landscape
The landscape south of Breda bears the marks of noble ambition and natural wealth. In the 16th century, noble families planted vast forests here, which remain among the oldest and most impressive in the region. The area unfolds like a mosaic of heathlands, peat bogs, wooded meadows, and shimmering ponds. Its Burgundian character resonates in the stately country estates, tree-lined avenues, and meandering streams.
The Chaam Forests form an expansive nature reserve where peace, space, and diversity converge. What was once planted as a production forest in the 19th century has evolved into a vibrant landscape full of natural wealth. Here, vast pine forests and deciduous woods alternate, crisscrossed by old sandy paths and open heathlands that still whisper of the area's agricultural past. A place where time slows down, and nature follows its own rhythm.
Forests and Heaths
Estates and Heritage
Swamps and Peatlands
Rivers and Streams
Cycle with us through past and present
Cycling stories of ancient forests, smugglers and bold highwaymen
The Barony of Breda, located in the west of Brabant and bordering Belgium, is a region rich in cultural history, natural beauty, and intriguing stories. The video about the 49-kilometer cycling route takes you past ancient forests, stately estates, secret smuggling paths, quiet ponds, and historic villages. Along the way, a landscape unfolds where the traces of rulers, farmers, soldiers, and smugglers are still tangible. Tip: Turn on the subtitles in the YouTube video to follow the story.
Route map
Start and finish near bike node 84 on the Wolfslaardreef in Breda. However, this bike route is a circular tour, so it offers the possibility to start from any of the following bike nodes.
84 - 66 - 36 - 83 - 5 - 6 - 36 - 41 - 43 - 91 - 44 - 92 - 93 - 47 - 98 - 49 - 60 - 96 - 68 - 69 - 12 - 58 - 59 - 99 - 37 - 97 - 38 - 84
