Activities in De Langstraat
In Waalwijk, Kaatsheuvel, Loon op Zand, Heusden and surrounding areas you will find countless fine places in nature to explore, cycling routes, hiking routes and a wide range of other outdoor activities for young and old. Which activity(s) will you go for?
1. The largest (drifting) sandbox in Brabant.
National Park De Loonse en Drunense Duinen. The Brabant Sahara. This huge area contains woods, sandy plains, ponds, moors and more. Go hiking, biking, horseback riding, build a hut and above all: enjoy. At one of the many catering establishments around the area you can relax with delicious refreshments. Think for example of De Rustende Jager (Biezenmortel), De Galgenwiel (Waalwijk), De Financiën(Loon op Zand) or Herberg de Drie Linden (Drunen).
The Loonse and Drunense Dunes
2. Huis ter Heide: estate, hunting lodge and Scottish Highlanders
In De Moer, municipality Loon op Zand, you can take fantastic walks or bike through the woods, fens and agricultural plots of Huis ter Heide. Come face to face with the long-haired Scottish Highlanders or spot the many species of (water) birds from the plank path and become one with nature.
Estate Huis ter Heide
3. Floral splendor of Vlijmens Ven
This nature reserve is part of a larger marshy area that also includes De Moerputten and the Bossche Broek. The area is used as a spillway to prevent flooding. When it is not full of water you will find the most beautiful flowers, bees and butterflies in these vast grasslands. Discover this area with a hiking trail. Halfway, you'll pass Restaurant Emmamolen where you can enjoy a drink and snack on the terrace before continuing on. Or enjoy refreshing ice cream in Vlijmen.
Natuurgebied Vlijmens Ven
4. Walking in Waalwijk, Kaatsheuvel, Loon op Zand and Heusden
The Langstraat is a walhalla for lovers of hiking. Both for young and old(er), there is a wide range of pre-mapped routes. The treasure hunt in Heusden, proverb routes in Waalwijk, Kaatsheuvel and Heusden or the Vossenstreken route are great fun with the kids.
For adults and the experienced hiker, you'll find over 30 hikes on the website: from 1.5km routes to hiking trails as long as 58km. Choose something fun, get out and enjoy a day of relaxation and adventure.
Routes
5. Cycling in Waalwijk, Kaatsheuvel, Loon op Zand and Heusden
With the (electric) bicycle you will soon get a lot further than on foot. Discover one of the cities or villages, the entire municipality of Waalwijk, Loon op Zand or Heusden, or even the entire region. With mapped out cycling routes of up to 66 km, you will get to know the nature, history and villages in the area. If you prefer to explore on your own, use the cycling junctions or create your own route by combining routes on our website. Have fun cycling!
Routes
6. Boating in Heusden, Geertruidenberg or the Biesbosch
Isn't it wonderful to rent a boat on a hot summer day and go boating around Heusden, Geertruidenberg or in the Biesbosch? Let your bare feet dangle in the water and picnic on the boat. One and all cosiness! If you like to be a bit more active, you can also step on a SUP-board. Or opt for a fully catered canal cruise.
Sailing
7. Walking with Alpacas
An absolute hit is walking with alpacas at De Smulhoeve in Kaatsheuvel. You get your own alpaca friend to take you for a walk around the meadows. The alpacas love to walk, and they love the alpaca chunks you get to give your hiking buddy an extra treat along the way. This funny activity is guaranteed to produce hilarious photos and will be etched in everyone's memories!
De Smulhoeve
8. Guided tour through Waalwijk, Geertruidenberg or Heusden
Are you looking for a little more culture? Then how about a tour (with a guide) through Waalwijk, Geertruidenberg or Heusden? In Waalwijk, you have the choice between a city walk and an architecture walk. The city walk takes you along many interesting and historical places. During the architecture walk, the guide will surprise you with both great context and architectural detail.
In Heusden, too, you have a variety of walks to choose from. Every Sunday at 14:30 a guide departs for a tour of Heusden Vesting. Join us! The tour starts at the Heusden Tourist Information Point. In addition, groups can book a facade stone walk, city walk and fortification walk. Or how about the Klepperman walk, in which the secrets of the Klepperman (the former night watchman and village summoner) are revealed.
Geertruidenberg offers a diverse range of tours. Most on foot, but also one on bicycle: where you discover not only the fortified city, but also the surrounding villages.
Tickets
9. Terraces
On sunny days, a drink on one of the many terraces in the region is obviously not to be missed. Do you choose a terrace in the center of Loon op Zand, Kaatsheuvel, Waalwijk, Geertruidenberg, Drunen or Heusden? Or do you prefer to enjoy a refreshing drink in the countryside while the kids have fun in the playground? It's all possible here!
Eating & Drinking
10. Camping
You get the ultimate outdoor feeling when you go camping. Whether you opt for adventure, relaxation or pure luxury: in De Langstraat there is the right camping adventure for everyone. For example, enjoy the peace and quiet at mini-camping Le Silence, rent a camper van from Vintage Touren and hit the road with it. Park your caravan at the Camperplaats near Heusden Vesting or choose with your family for a cozy vacation park like Europarcs Kaatsheuvel or Marvilla Parks.
Overnight
Sit in something else?
Is the weather not great or is it just too hot for you and you're looking for an indoor activity? Then check out our blog on the top 10 indoor activities in De Langstraat.
