Fort Henricus – The Steenbergse Harbour - Quay loop from Steenbergen

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Steenbergen

Fort Henricus – The Steenbergse Harbour - Quay loop from Steenbergen

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Fort Henricus – The Steenbergse Harbour - Quay loop from Steenbergen

01:08

19.1km

20m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.9 km for 169 m

After 11.1 km for 59 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.42 km

Crash site of P51 fighter aircraft 15/02/'45

Highlight • Historical Site

On February 1, 1945, a P51 fighter plane crashed near here on the Koningsoorddijk.
The pilot, lieutenant Oscar R. Maiorano, survived the crash. He saved himself with his parachute. He was part of the 359th Fighter Group.

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9.67 km

Steenbergsche Vliet

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The Steenbergsche Vliet is a nature reserve that mainly consists of reed marshes. The area is now again in open connection with the Volkerak, after the opening of the lock …

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10.8 km

Beneden Sas Restaurant

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Beneden Sas is a restaurant with an excellent small menu. On the gravel route that I drove, I didn't actually come across any catering establishments afterwards, so this is a …

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11.1 km

Historic Gauge House

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The small house on the Vliet was used as a gauge house from 1873 to 1987. The house contained a 'gauge writer', a device that recorded the ebb and flow …

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11.3 km

Beneden-Sasweg Cobblestone Section

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Beautiful cobblestone strip through the polder landscape. For those who don't like cobblestones, the side strips can be used. These are constructed with bricks.

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13.7 km

Jachthaven de Schapenput

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Jachthaven de Schapenput is a small, quiet, clean harbour and is located in a nature reserve near De Heen. Sit down on the mosaic bench and enjoy the comings and goings of ships.

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16.5 km

Fort Henricus

Highlight • Historical Site

A visit to the restored Fort Henricus is a step back in time. This fort was part of the West Brabant Waterline and the Southern Waterline. It defended the city …

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18.5 km

The Steenbergse Harbour - Quay

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The Quay was formed in the years 1630-1631, after the harbour had been moved from the Oostdam to its current location. The name is derived from the revetment and water …

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19.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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