Round walk Abdij Koningshoeven in Berkel-Enschot – Our Monastery Path
Round walk Abdij Koningshoeven in Berkel-Enschot – Our Monastery Path
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Round walk Abdij Koningshoeven in Berkel-Enschot – Our Monastery Path
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11.5km
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Welcome to Our Kloosterpad! This day walk along the unique path past the monasteries of Central and East Brabant starts and ends at Koningshoeven Abbey in Berkel-Enschot. Along the way you will pass various highlights during 11.5 kilometers.
The Trappist monastery was founded in 1880 as a refuge for French monks, who originally came from West Flanders. However, their survival was threatened by anti-church legislation, and they were safe in Brabant. The monastery is located on a beautiful estate, and a monastic community still lives and works there.
From the monastery you follow the straight Wilhelmina Canal for a long time before you enter Tilburg. The rest of the route mainly goes through this city and shows you various cultural and religious highlights. You will pass the old town hall, which is a former 19th-century palace, and the St. Dionysius Church and Broekhoven Church. You will also visit the monument for Father De Brouwer, who had a lot of influence here in the region.
You leave the city behind you via the lovely green Leijpark and as soon as you pass the impressive Dennenhaghe house, it is not far to Koningshoeven Abbey. Upon arrival, you can enjoy a well-deserved drink in the tasting room.
You can reach the starting point of the route in Berkel-Enschot by bus from Tilburg station. You can also choose to take the route directly in Tilburg, where the path passes through. You can park close to the monastery.
Last updated: June 12, 2024
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Includes a movable bridge
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Trappist monastery, Koningshoeven Abbey
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5.35 km
Old Town Hall Tilburg
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5.52 km
Saint Dionysius Church (Heikese Church)
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7.12 km
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Broekhoven
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8.39 km
Our Lady of the Road Monument
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8.92 km
Leijpark Tilburg
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9.92 km
Villa Dennenhaghe
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11.5 km
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6.43 km
2.34 km
2.24 km
461 m
Surfaces
5.17 km
5.11 km
1.19 km
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Saturday 18 July
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This afternoon I went for an adventurous walk through Tilburg for a change. I started at Koningshoeve and walked along the Wilhelmina Canal and the Piushaven towards the center. Today we deliberately chose paved roads because of the heavy rain that has fallen recently and unpaved roads are difficult to pass. Despite the rain, not always, …
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KONINGSHOEVE ABBEY
Here, in collaboration with the Trappists of the Abbey of Our Lady of Koningshoeve, all La Trap beers are developed and brewed
MOERENBURG HOUSE
Around 1310, Moerenburg House was one of the first houses in Tilburg. At the end of the 14th century, it was sold to the Tongerlo Abbey and served as …
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January 17, 2024
Welcome to Our Kloosterpad! This day walk along the unique path past the monasteries of Central and East Brabant starts and ends at Koningshoeven Abbey in Berkel-Enschot. Along the way you will pass various highlights during 11.5 kilometers.
The Trappist monastery was founded in 1880 as a refuge for French
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