Bossche Broek – Het Bossche Broek Nature Reserve loop from 's-Hertogenbosch

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Bossche Broek – Het Bossche Broek Nature Reserve loop from 's-Hertogenbosch

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Bossche Broek – Het Bossche Broek Nature Reserve loop from 's-Hertogenbosch

01:16

5.02km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 29, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

After 1.92 km for 115 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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143 m

The Noordbrabants Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The Noordbrabants Museum is located in an elegant eighteenth-century government palace in the center of medieval 's-Hertogenbosch, making it ideal for combining with a visit to the Brabant capital. The …

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559 m

Judastoren and City Wall Hekellaan, ’s-Hertogenbosch

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"The construction of the St.-Jan parking garage on Hekellaan gave archaeologists the opportunity to research the history of 's-Hertogenbosch at that location. The parking garage is located in an area …

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1.98 km

Rope ferry over the Dommel (temporarily inaccessible)

Highlight • Bridge

It was really fun to “work” the little ferry ⛴ to the other side of the Dommel using our own muscle power.
A real highlight 😄👍

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2.07 km

Cable ferry De Moerasdraak

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Pull ferry The Swamp Dragon. By turning the wheel, the ferry is pulled to the other side on a steel chain. This requires some effort, especially when the wind is strong.

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2.89 km

Bossche Broek

Highlight • Natural

Beautiful polder for a quiet walk. It remains special, such quiet nature near the city center.

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3.59 km

Metal boardwalk through the Bossche Broek

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

In the middle of the Bossche Broek you walk across a metal grid deck.

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4.29 km

Het Bossche Broek Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

The Bossche Broek is a nature reserve of 202 ha southeast of 's-Hertogenbosch in the valley of the Dommel. What is special is that the nature reserve is close to …

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4.73 km

St. John's Basilica

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The Cathedral Basilica of St. John Evangelist, commonly referred to as St. John's Cathedral, in the center of 's-Hertogenbosch is often regarded as the pinnacle of Brabant Gothic.

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5.02 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.62 km

1.41 km

985 m

957 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.54 km

1.60 km

523 m

107 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

18°C

7°C

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

March 18, 2023,Klein rondje Bossche Broek

I was in the area and had some time to spare. So I decided to walk into the Bossche Broek on this sunny morning. I started at the decking above the water under the bridge. Still quite exciting when you encounter an oncoming car. Then you have to take the manually operated ferry to the other side. That's still pretty …

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July 14, 2025,Rondje door Bossche Broek (Den Bosch)

Quick errand for my dad in 's-Hertogenbosch 😀
A trip by train, I love it!
After picking up the item, I took a walk from the city center through the Bossche Broek area and back to the train station.
A nice walk through part of the city and an open nature reserve.
A good combination today.

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