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1. The Houthakker Statue, Wouw – Cycle path along De Zoom loop from Bergen op Zoom

49.5km

02:52

70m

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2. Zoomweg (LF13 cycle path) – The Houthakker Statue, Wouw loop from Bergen op Zoom

34.4km

02:02

50m

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3. Vennen of the Brabantse Wal – Anton van Duinkerkenpark loop from Bergen op Zoom

27.4km

01:37

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

July 28, 2024

This location is freely accessible. Take a dive into the past and be guided by the information signs on the site.

Historical interpretation:

Charles the Fifth, Erasmus, Philip the Second, and so on. They all visited Wouw Castle around the sixteenth century. These were the heyday for the castle. Until recently there was nothing left to see of the castle. The centuries-old walls of this castle were hidden in the ground for years, but with the restoration of the walls and the restoration of the moat, the castle is coming back to life.

Four-meter-high earthen walls now mark the contours of the former castle complex. A modern access bridge takes you to the central area where the old castle and outbuildings used to be. The old castle has now been partly restored and reintegrated. The contours of the former outbuildings have been made visible with elevations. The highest elevations are the youngest buildings. The lowest parts are the oldest and belong to the old castle that was built between 1250 and 1300.

The 'new' well is special. The upper part that is visible was built on a 4½ meter deep well of the castle. It is completely covered with natural stone on the inside and still functions well. Note the coat of arms of the Van Glymes family in the well and the names of the lords of Bergen op Zoom in the edges. The natural stone top edge is almost completely original, because these stones were thrown into the well.

Would you like a tour of the grounds? Then walk with the guide on Saturday morning at 10:30 am. You can register via redactie@kasteelvanwouw.nl.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

July 28, 2024

Charles the Fifth, Erasmus, Philip the Second, and so on. They all visited Wouw Castle around the sixteenth century. These were the heyday for the castle. Until recently there was nothing left to see of the castle. The centuries-old walls of this castle were hidden in the ground for years, but with the restoration of the walls and the restoration of the moat, the castle is coming back to life.

Four-meter-high earthen walls now mark the contours of the former castle complex. A modern access bridge takes you to the central area where the old castle and outbuildings used to be. The old castle has now been partly restored and reintegrated. The contours of the former outbuildings have been made visible with elevations. The highest elevations are the youngest buildings. The lowest parts are the oldest and belong to the old castle that was built between 1250 and 1300.

The 'new' well is special. The upper part that is visible was built on a 4½ meter deep well of the castle. It is completely covered with natural stone on the inside and still functions well. Note the coat of arms of the Van Glymes family in the well and the names of the lords of Bergen op Zoom in the edges. The natural stone top edge is almost completely original, because these stones were thrown into the well.

Would you like a tour of the grounds? Then walk with the guide on Saturday morning at 10:30 am.

You can register via redactie@kasteelvanwouw.nl.

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John Dekkers

August 14, 2022

Remains of the old Castle of Wouw that was recently uncovered. Foundations of the castle can be seen and an earthen wall has again been constructed with a so-called moat with bridge and entrance gate. You reach this place via gravel roads from Wouw

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Location: Roosendaal, North Brabant, Netherlands

Ruins of Wouw Castle

1. The Houthakker Statue, Wouw – Cycle path along De Zoom loop from Bergen op Zoom

2. Zoomweg (LF13 cycle path) – The Houthakker Statue, Wouw loop from Bergen op Zoom

3. Vennen of the Brabantse Wal – Anton van Duinkerkenpark loop from Bergen op Zoom

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