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Castles and Waterways Adventure
A gravel cycling route starting from Rucphen
Explore the rich history of North Brabant as you cycle past castles and along picturesque waterways.
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Experience the rich history of North Brabant with this gravel cycling route. Starting in Rucphen, you will embark on an adventure that takes you through beautiful landscapes, past impressive castles, and alongside charming waterways. With a length of 54 kilometers and moderate difficulty, this route is perfect for riders who enjoy historical sights and scenic views. Highlights of this route include Etten-Leur, where you can admire the charm of a historic town, Bliksemschicht, a name invoking the thrill of cycling, Rondvaart Breda, offering a relaxing canal tour experience, Kasteel Bouvigne with its magnificent architecture, and of course, you will return to Rucphen, your starting point. This route combines history, culture, and natural beauty, making it an epic adventure for all cycling enthusiasts.
Highlights on the route
Cycling routes from Rucphen:
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Sprundel](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/netherlands/noord-brabant/sprundel-2.webp)
![Image of Sint Willebrord](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/netherlands/noord-brabant/sint-willebrord-5.webp)
![Image of Bosschenhoofd](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/netherlands/noord-brabant/bosschenhoofd-4.webp)
![Image of Zegge](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/netherlands/noord-brabant/zegge-3.webp)
![Image of Roosendaal](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/netherlands/noord-brabant/roosendaal-5.webp)
![Image of Oud Gastel](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/netherlands/noord-brabant/oud-gastel-5.webp)
![Image of Essen](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/belgium/prov-antwerpen/essen-5.webp)
![Image of Zundert](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/netherlands/noord-brabant/zundert-5.webp)
![Image of Standdaarbuiten](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/netherlands/noord-brabant/standdaarbuiten-5.webp)