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Two women cyclists on the Van Tienhovenlaan in Oisterwijk which is surrounded by green trees. In the background you can see a couple of hikers.

Cycling in and around Oisterwijk

Cycling through Oisterwijk and its surroundings is cycling through an area of unlimited possibilities. Choose your ideal route and decide where to start and end. Settle down on "The largest terrace in the Netherlands", be surprised by the special combination of forests, beautiful fens and heathland, typical Brabant villages or enjoy with children at one of the fine playgrounds.

Are you ready for a stopover after all that exertion? The nicest cafes and restaurants are located along the route.

  • Gravel and bike trail All along the watchtowers

    The ultimate way to explore the region while getting some exercise. You’ll cycle past the observation towers and the most beautiful spots in Goirle, Hilvarenbeek, Tilburg , and Oisterwijk. What’s great is that the routes take you off the beaten path.

    Click here for gravel and cycling fun!

Cycling with a story

  • Leather route Oisterwijk (27 km)

    Deckhand Rien on his bicycle in front of the KVl factory building in 1954.

    Go back to the year 1954 and dive into the story of the Oisterwijk leather and shoe industry. Together with runner Rien you cycle from the leather factory past iconic places, such as castle Nemerlaer, the Oisterwijkse Bossen en Vennen and Schoenfabriek Van Bommel. Make a stop in the picturesque center of Oisterwijk with the stately buildings of the management of the leather factory.

    Cycle with walkers Rien through the past

  • Cycle route Tour de Frans (45 km)

    Two people standing with their dogs near one of the fens in the Oisterwijkse Bossen en Vennen .

    Cycle through the Kampina and the Oisterwijkse Bossen en Vennen, past heathland, fens and woods. Start at watchtower Tour de Frans and enjoy the varied Brabant landscape. Via Moergestel you reach watchtower De Reuselhoeve overlooking the Moergestels Broek. Then discover the picturesque Valley of the Beerze. An attractive route full of nature, tranquility and special places.

    Set off along surprising nature

  • Red La Trappe cycle route short (32 km)

    Man and woman enjoy a Trappist beer during their bike ride at the Trappist monastery in Berkel-Enschot

    For those who want to discover the origins of the special La Trappe beer, this is the ideal cycling route. Start at La Trappe Abbey and cycle through the Oisterwijkse Bossen en Vennen, along the Kampina nature reserve to Oirschot. Stop along the way at one of the cozy pubs and enjoy a Trappist beer.

    Discover the Red La Trappe bicycle route!

  • Van Gogh Cycle Route Tilburg (48 km) and Helvoirt (21 km)

    Cyclists pause on a bench in Helvoirt near the church

    Discover the Brabant countryside to which Vincent van Gogh lost his heart. This is where he was born, grew up and found his inspiration. The bicycle route Tilburg (48 km) takes you along the Van Gogh highlights in and around the city where he received his first drawing lessons. The route in Helvoirt (21 km) takes you past places where his family lived. A beautiful route through Oisterwijk connects the routes.

    Cycle past Van Gogh highlights

  • Marikenpad

    Front view of cafe Mie Pieters in Heukelom with terrace

    The Marikenpad is a reconstruction of a medieval route from Nijmegen to Antwerp. The tourist bicycle route is divided into eight stages. Stage 4a goes from Den Bosch to Tilburg. On the way you cycle through Vught, Helvoirt, Haaren, Oisterwijk and Heukelom, partly on unpaved paths. If you go by road bike, you should choose stage 4b.

    Explore the historic bicycle route

  • Green Chapel Cycle Route (39 km)

    An attractive and varied cycling tour through the green outskirts of Moergestel, Oisterwijk, Haaren, Helvoirt, Biezenmortel and Heukelom along characteristic chapels, open (farm) landscape and nature reserves Oisterwijkse Bossen en Vennen and Leemkuilen.

    Cycle along special chapels

More cycling tips

  • Cycling via nodes

    Via the junction network you can easily create your own unique cycling route through Oisterwijk and its surroundings. Follow the recognizable signage from junction to junction and cycle your mapped out route.

    Cycling via nodes

  • Cycling routes Nature Monuments

    Natuurmonumenten Oisterwijk offers many beautiful bicycle and walking tours through the Oisterwijk countryside. Click here for more info.

    Cycling routes Nature Monuments Sunset at fen in Oisterwijk

  • Oisterwijkse Fietsproeverij

    With the Oisterwijkse Fietsproeverij, you will enjoy a special exploration of green Oisterwijk with delicious, culinary breaks or a picnic basket.

    Oisterwijkse Fietsproeverij

  • Bicycle rental Oisterwijk

    Besides bicycle rental, Bike Rental Oisterwijk also offers unique arrangements for a family outing, group outing, team building or staff party. Think for example of the Mill cycling arrangement, Vennenroute arrangement or the ReuZachtig arrangement.

    Bicycle rental Oisterwijk

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