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Get apprenticed and cycle 30 kilometers through the past and present of the leather and shoe industry in Waalwijk.

Learning route Waalwijk | Made in Brabant

With this 30-kilometer bicycle route, you will discover a lot about the leather and shoe industry in the municipality of Waalwijk. Start from the bustling center of Waalwijk in the direction of Sprang-Capelle and Waspik and then cycle back along the Halve Zolenpad. Various audio clips let you experience what can be seen along the way. They tell more about the rich history of the Langstraat, the entrepreneurship and innovative strength of then and now. Craftsmanship is central to this Made in Brabant route. Something that still makes Waalwijk and its surroundings a world-class player today.


DISTANCE 30 KM - 2,5 hours Download GPX

Visit De Langstraat
In the early 19th century, De Langstraat region grew into the center of the shoe and leather industry. This route goes partly along the Halve Zolenpad, a beautiful bike path along the former freight railroad line between Lage Zwaluwe and 's-Hertogenbosch. You cycle past old shoe factories, former tanneries, workers' cottages and other souvenirs of the rich shoemaking past. And there is much more to do in this versatile region. On our website you will find fun outings, more beautiful hiking and biking routes, natural areas, stores, galleries and restaurants.

About this route
This bicycle route was created by VisitBrabant Routebureau. The route is plotted via the Brabant cycling junction system. Simply cycle from one numbered node to another. Arrows point the way between the nodes. Is there something wrong with the route signposting? Report it to us at visitbrabant.com/reportpoint. You can also call 0800-4050050 (free of charge).

Made in Brabant routes
Brabant: the creative engine of the Netherlands. As much as 24% of what the Dutch produce in the manufacturing industry is still made in Brabant. Old crafts, industrial heritage, but also innovative high-tech companies can be found in many places in the province, each with its own special story. From old crafts like leather tanning and beer brewing to large multinationals and smaller creative entrepreneurs: Brabant has it all. We combine beautiful nature with (old) industries to typical Brabant cycling and walking routes. Check them all out.

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VanHaren shoes headquarters
VanHaren shoes headquarters

Van Liemptstraat 10
5145 RB Waalwijk

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18 11 36 75
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Tanning Barn
Tanning Barn

Hoofdstraat 70
5161 PG Sprang-Capelle

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46 12 12
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Former cottage industry cottage
Former cottage industry cottage

Schansstraat 37
4944 AG Raamsdonk

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Footprint
Footprint

Wielstraat 1
4944 AT Raamsdonk

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16 45 17 01
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Old guard post
Old guard post

Sprangseweg 1
5144NV Waalwijk

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Greve store Waalwijk
Greve store Waalwijk

Zanddonkweg 1
5144 NX Waalwijk

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Former Dutch Leather & Shoe Museum
Former Dutch Leather & Shoe Museum

Elzenweg 25
5144 MB Waalwijk

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Statue "Mother and Child"
Statue "Mother and Child"

Burgemeester van de Klokkenlaan 49
5141 EG Waalwijk

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Royal Steam Shoe Factory A.H. van Schijndel
Royal Steam Shoe Factory A.H. van Schijndel

Stationsstraat 115
5141 GD Waalwijk

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Former shoe factory Van Haren
Former shoe factory Van Haren

Hoogeinde 37
5142 GB Waalwijk

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Statue of the Shoemaker
Statue of the Shoemaker

Loeffstraat 107
5142 EP Waalwijk

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NUBIKK
NUBIKK

Raadhuisplein 2A
5141 KG Waalwijk

Audio clip: from stinky hides to vanHaren

Audio clip: from handcraft to steam power

Audio clip: from necessity to pride