Along the Mark to Belgium and wander the Strijbeekse Heide (20.5 km)
Stage 7 of The Orange-Nassau Path takes you through enchanting nature! You walk through the beautiful stream valley of the small river De Mark and you might spot the kingfisher in this area. You pass the border in Meersel-Dreef and can light a candle at the Lourdes grotto here. Wander further over the Strijbeekse Heide and enjoy this unique nature reserve with its exciting smuggling past.
In search of comfort between Ulvenhout and Chaam
Lizanne Croonen of Wandel.nl also wanted to discover this special area and walked stage 7 of The Orange-Nassau Path for us. She shared her experiences in a lovely blog. Curious about her story?
Walk the entire Oranje-Nassau Path
As a sporty hiker with an interest in culture, you will enjoy varied and beautiful natural landscapes during this multi-day hike. You will pass historical and appealing towns, cosy villages and the border area with enclaves and the smuggling past. The hike consists of a total of seven daily stages with a total length of 143 km, in the green area between Breda, Tilburg and the Belgian border.
Staying longer in de Baronie?
Would you like to walk several stages? Then this hike can easily be combined with a stay in the area. Will you choose a cosy B&B, a luxury hotel or would you rather stay at a Minicamping? You are most welcome at our hospitable accommodation addresses . There is also no shortage of stops along the route. Between walks, you can enjoy delicious local produce and Brabant conviviality at the many pavement cafés!
"In this region we love the good life, taking it easy enjoying, marvelling at all that is beautiful."
Love the good life
You will find us in the green heart between Breda, Tilburg and the Belgian border. In this region we love the good life, enjoying at leisure, marvelling at all that is beautiful. Combine walking with all kinds of nice trips in the area. Go shopping in Breda, visit the Nature Museum in Tilburg or discover the enclaves in Belgium and cross the border several times. Enjoy a day at the Efteling or Beekse Bergen. In De Baronie, it's all close by!
Happy hiking holidays!