Brabant castles route

Description

Treat yourself to a historical cycling adventure along the gems of North Brabant with this castles route. Soon you'll arrive at the first castle: the imposing Kasteel Heeswijk, a former moated castle that dates back to the 11th century and now houses a museum where you'll learn more about the noble lifestyle of yesteryear. The magnificent Hall of Arms is not to be missed, as is the nearby family tomb where the Van den Bogaerde van Terbrugge family rests.

Continuing on, you string the castle pearls together and stumble upon Castle Dommelrode, a unique little castle near Sint-Oedenrode that now serves as a meeting venue but also has a rich history as a monastery and town hall. A little further on looms Castle Henkenshage, a quaint castle with no military function that exudes romance and is now used as an event venue. The museum within its walls and the renovated gardens are a feast for the eyes.

To conclude your tour, you will discover Avestein Castle, where despite its less prominent history, the stories of noble owners and estates capture the imagination. This route takes you through centuries of nobility, architecture and nature, an ideal outing for the cycling enthusiast with a heart for culture.

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