Cycling

Over de grens

The municipality of Essen has grown into a true ‘border case’, almost entirely surrounded by the Netherlands. Yet, that border forms no barrier, but an intriguing invitation!

Cycle from Essen to the four Dutch neighbouring municipalities of Woensdrecht, Roosendaal, Rucphen and Zundert and enjoy forests, meadows and heathland, and the feeling that the border is actually nowhere…

Discover the 40 km figure-of-eight cycle route here.

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Food and drink on the route

Jagersrust