Turfven – Turfven, Mastbos loop from Breda

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Netherlands

North Brabant

Breda

Turfven – Turfven, Mastbos loop from Breda

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Turfven – Turfven, Mastbos loop from Breda

03:36

14.2km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.26 km

View of the Mark River

Highlight • River

Nice quiet area for walking. For bird lovers, bring binoculars, there would be kingfishers

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2.17 km

Mastbos

Highlight • Forest

The Mastbos, built by Hendrik III of Nassau, is also called the 'backyard of Breda'. You walk from the Ginneken district straight into the forest. Residents of Breda, but also …

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2.18 km

Trail to Turfven

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Nice piece of nature to walk through

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2.39 km

Turfven

Highlight • Lake

A large and expansive fen where the forest ranger's path passes.

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2.69 km

Turfven, Mastbos

Highlight • Lake

Pretty soon when you walk into the Mastbos you will come across the Turfven. A nice quiet spot.

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8.33 km

Spanjaardsgat

Highlight • Historical Site

The Spanjaardsgat consists of two defense towers, built by Count Hendrik III. The left tower is called 'Granaattoren'. Because carrier pigeons were kept in the right tower for William of …

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13.4 km

The Mark

Highlight • River

The path along the Mark follows the river. You will also regularly see different bird species here, so if you like birds, be sure to bring binoculars! In the morning …

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14.0 km

Bouvigne Castle

Highlight • Castle

Bouvigne Castle was first mentioned in the 15th century. You cannot visit the castle itself, but you can visit the surrounding gardens and there is more than enough to see. …

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14.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.57 km

3.51 km

2.28 km

1.97 km

872 m

Surfaces

7.47 km

2.74 km

1.90 km

1.84 km

199 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 10 November

7°C

3°C

75 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

November 9, 2024,ns-wandeling - Breda Mastbos

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Autumn in the Mastbos!

Today I walked a nice NS-walk,
Through Breda and the beautiful Mastbos.
I didn't find the first kilometers very special, I think partly because of the construction work.
When you finally arrive at the Mastbos it is great! Beautiful colors and great views. I just didn't see many mushrooms.
The way back to the station …

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November 26, 2025,NS Wandeling: Mastbos Breda

Today I went on my first NS (Dutch Railways) walk. It was a home game, so instead of the station, I started and finished at the bullet trap in the woods, which I prefer. I also walked in the opposite direction. The first part I walked through the familiar Mastbos forest with its fens and stately trees. As soon as …

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