Statement by Willemstad

Travel distance from Het Willemshuis: 0 km. Route length: 46 km.

It was William of Orange himself who ordered that two polder villages be turned into impregnable fortified towns: Willemstad and Klundert. Did the enemy still come too close? Then the surrounding area was flooded. Later, a ring of forts provided additional protection. And the best part is: many of these fortifications are still intact. View the route

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West Brabant Water Line

Travel distance from Het Willemshuis: 34 km. Route length: 45 km.

The oldest part of the Zuiderwaterlinie is around fortified towns of Bergen op Zoom and Steenbergen. What remains of it? A surprising amount! Get on your bike and discover the military past of West Brabant. View the route

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Geertruidenberg and Breda

Travel distance from Het Willemshuis: 46 km. Route length: 43 km.

The fortified towns of Geertruidenberg and Breda were important links in the Southern Water Line. Moats, ramparts and bulwarks still remind us of this. The area between the fortified towns was too high to be flooded. Therefore, entrenchments and lines were built here. They now form the military backdrop for this cycle route full of surprises. View the route

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Den Bosch and Heusden

Travel distance from Het Willemshuis: 70 km. Route length: 52 km.

Two fortified towns chose a different side during the Revolt: Heusden supported the Prince of Orange, the Catholic 's-Hertogenbosch remained loyal to the Spanish king for a long time. Meanwhile, the fortifications around both cities have been beautifully restored. In between, inundation areas, entrenchments and zigzagging lines still mark the landscape. View the route

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Grave and Ravenstein

Travel distance from Het Willemshuis: 107 km. Route length: 55 km.

In northeastern Brabant, the Meuse meanders past three fortified towns: Grave, Ravenstein and Megen. They all have cobblestone streets, but otherwise what strikes you most is how different they are. And the many Catholic churches and monasteries? For a long time, part of the area fell under German principalities where religious freedom prevailed. Therefore, Catholic clergy sought refuge here. View the route

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Bicycle Routes in Moerdijk

In addition to the Zuiderwaterlinie cycling routes, there are several other unique cycling routes. Printed copies of these cycling routes are available at Het Willemshuis.

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Cycling Route: 1st Polish Division

A special cycling route commemorating the liberation of Northwest Brabant in November 1944. View the route

West Riding Cycling Route

Past bunkers, military cemeteries, memorial plaques, and many other landmarks from the turbulent war years. View the route

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Timberwolf Bike Route

Explore historic and iconic sites associated with the 1944 liberation by the U.S. 104th Infantry Division, the “Timberwolf.” View the route

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Bloemendaal Polder Cycling Route

This route takes you past local shops in the eastern part of Moerdijk. View the route

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Ruigenhilse Polder Cycling Route

This route takes you past a local shop in the center of Moerdijk. View the route

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Oude Appelaarse Polder Cycling Route

This route takes you past local shops in the western part of Moerdijk. View the route

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Flood Route Cycling Tour

Experience the impact of the 1953 North Sea Flood on the Brabantse Westhoek. View the route

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Moerdijk Bike Tour

Explore Moerdijk on this cycling tour packed with local highlights. View the route

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Van Gogh Bike Route: Etten-Leur North

Cycle through West Brabant past five unique Van Gogh monuments. View the route

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