Grensland De Baronie is the green heart between Breda, Tilburg and the Belgian border. This region used to be the 'playground of the nobility' who enjoyed themselves here on their estates. Now it is a region where you can catch your breath. In nature, which is immensely green here. And with our people, who welcome you with open arms. By bike, on foot or on horseback, you will discover places you have never seen before. And marvel at the fascinating history of this area.
Discover Grensland De Baronie on foot, by bike or on horseback! You can choose from ready-made theme routes. Or you can map out your own route using the extensive route network of junctions. If you are tired from your trip, catch your breath at one of the many cosy terraces along the route.
There is so much to see and do in Grensland De Baronie, sometimes you don't know where to start.
We are happy to help you on your way and selected 10 highlights you should not miss.
Grensland De Baronie is a wonderful natural land Where you can get lost in unique stories.
Grensland De Baronie is the immense green heart between the cities of Breda, Tilburg and the Belgian border. A wonderful natural land!
Scroll over the highlights below for a brief description. For more information, click on the highlight of your choice.
Boswachterij Dorst is a 1,000-hectare forest between Breda, Oosterhout and Tilburg. This park-like area is great for hiking. Did you know you can also see Galloways in this area?
More about Boswachterij Dorst
'Naar St. Anneke voor een manneke''. Molenschot is the most famous St. Anna pilgrimage site in our country. A special festival is organised every first Sunday after 26 July, attracting tens of thousands of visitors.
More about Molenschot
NATO Air Base Gilze-Rijen played an important role in WWII and in the development of Dutch aviation. Inspired volunteers enthusiastically tell you about it and show you the huge collection.
More about Gilze-Rijen Air Base Tradition Room
Discover ancient forests and estates with their stately mansions. Once the playground of the nobility, now a wonderful place to catch your breath.
More about Estates in de Baronie
As if time has stood still. This is how authentic the landscape of the Strijbeekse Heide, near the Belgian border, is. There used to be plenty of smuggling here. Now you can walk beautifully. If you come in August, the blooming purple heather is a real eye-catcher.
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In the Markdal, south of Breda, a beautiful cycling and walking path has been created along the river Mark. You can even cycle all the way to Meersel-Dreef: a cosy border town with many terraces and known as the 'Lourdes of the North Kempen'.
More about Het Markdal
Hours of car-free cycling through one of the largest continuous forest areas in the Netherlands: that is the Fietsallee in the Chaamse Bossen. By bike, on foot or on horseback, the landscape of ancient forests, marshy grasslands and moors with fens is beautiful.
More about Chaamse Bossen and the Fietsallee
A cooling dip in summer, ice fun in winter. But you can also go to 't Zand for a nice walk around the recreational lake or in the surrounding woods. For a drink or snack, there is a cosy catering establishment.
More about Recreatieplas 't Zand
While cycling along 't Bels Lijntje, you cross the border no less than nine times. This unique cycle path lies on the former railway line connection between Tilburg and Turnhout in Belgium. With several stopping points worth a look.
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On the eastern side of our border country are several ancient estates with a unique story. Together they cover over 4,000 hectares where you can walk for days.
More about Estates in the Kempen
Perhaps the strangest village in the world. The national border here runs criss-cross through the village. Pieces of the Netherlands are in Belgium and visa versa. Many tourists therefore come to have a look. And enjoy the bustling centre with many shops and terraces.
More on Baarle-Nassau and -Hertog
A hospitable region where borders blur and where you enjoy the unspoilt nature in the stream valley of 't Merkske. Unique is the UNESCO world heritage site De Kolonie van Wortel. Well worth a visit!
More about De Grensvallei
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