Oisterwijk, one of the most beautiful villages in the Netherlands
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Hiking in and around Oisterwijk
In the outskirts of Oisterwijk, every corner has its own character. Magnificent forests and fens in the heart of the area, beautiful heathland on the Kampina, characteristic farms and beautiful creek valleys towards Oirschot, small-scale farm landscape near Heukelom, nurseries and longhouse farms in Haaren and the Kerkhoven area. Choose which route you will hike, where you start, how long you make your trek and where you settle down for a stopover.
In the center of Oisterwijk you can discover rich history with the historical walk along
Short walks
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Walking through heart Oisterwijkse Bossen en Vennen
Walking through heart Oisterwijkse Bossen en Vennen
Long walks
For the true nature lover there are a number of longer walks, such as a walk along no fewer than 16 of the most beautiful fens of Oisterwijk, which you can also start from Station Oisterwijk. You can also walk straight through the Kampina and across Landgoed - with Castle - Nemerlaer or discover the vastness of the Brabant countryside.
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Historic downtown walk
Explore downtown Oisterwijk on your own and walk past monuments, historic buildings and trees that take you into the story of the past.
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Podcast Walk Kampina
Listen to the podcast while hiking and hear from forester Frans all about the plants and animals on the Kampina.
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5x dog-friendly terraces
Take a walk with your dog in the Oisterwijk countryside and enjoy yourself at one of the dog-friendly terraces along the way.
Walking with a story
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Brabant Fens Trail
This hiking trail is 250 kilometers and shows you the most beautiful nature of Brabant. The trail is divided into 12 stages of about 20 kilometers. Stage 1 takes you from Oisterwijk to Boxtel, stage 12 from Hilvarenbeek to Oisterwijk. The guide Brabant Vennenpad is for sale at Tourist Info Oisterwijk.
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Hiking route 14 fens
A beautiful, brisk walk along the many enchanting fens in Oisterwijk. Among others you will pass the Speijckven, Diaconieven, Kolkven and the Goorven the most photographed fens. Enjoy the view over the water and be surprised by the special combination of forest, heath and fens.
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Brabant Monastery Trail
The Brabant Monastery Path is 330 km long and leads you in 15 stages through the Brabant monastery life of then and now. You walk along religious heritage, estates and nature reserves. Stage 12 and 13 pass through Haaren, Heukelom, Moergestel and Oisterwijk.
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Camino route
Walking to Santiago de Compostela is a special experience. The nature, the history and the contacts along the way make the trip unique. On the Camino route through the municipality of Oisterwijk you walk right along the Essche Stroom, across the Kampina and through the Valley of the Beerze. The route has blue markings with a yellow shell or arrow.
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Marikenpad
The Marikenpad is a reconstruction of a medieval route from Nijmegen to Antwerp, divided into eight stages. Stage 4a goes from Den Bosch to Tilburg. On the way you walk through Vught, Helvoirt, Haaren, Oisterwijk and Heukelom.
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War in Oisterwijk
Two walks about the war and resistance history of Oisterwijk: one through the built-up area and one through the outskirts of Oisterwijk. The routes can be walked separately from each other. You walk about 7 kilometers along many interesting places. You can download the app for free in the Google Play Store and App Store.
More hiking tips
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Hiking via nodes
Hiking via nodes
Using the walking junction network, you can easily create your own unique route through Oisterwijk and the surrounding area. Follow the recognizable signage from junction to junction and walk your marked route.
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Nature monuments hiking trails
Nature monuments hiking trails
Natuurmonumenten Oisterwijk offers many beautiful hiking trails and walks through the Oisterwijk countryside.
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Hiking in accessible nature
From Visitor Center Oisterwijk runs the beautiful and varied Groot Speijck route of 3.5 or 2 km. You walk through the Oisterwijk forest with views of at least four fens. If you want to get a good picture of the heath and fens of the Kampina, walk the Van Tienhoven route of 2.7 km. You start it at parking lot Huisvennen - Roond in Boxtel.
Both trails are on semi-paved paths and are very suitable for people in wheelchairs or with strollers or baby carriages. The trails are marked with orange arrows and there are several benches along the routes.
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Oisterwijkse Wandelproeverij
Oisterwijkse Wandelproeverij
With the Oisterwijk Bicycle and Hiking Tastery you enjoy wonderful hiking routes through the Oisterwijk and Moergestel woods, fens and farmlands with culinary breaks at various catering establishments. You have the choice of several routes.
