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The four-day cycling event in Hoeven is an annual event that many cycling enthusiasts look forward to. During this event, there are four days of beautiful cycling routes through the municipality of Halderberge and its surroundings. We would like to share the best activities and sights you can visit too!
The cycling routes
Different cycling routes are available every day of the four-day cycling event. These routes are suitable for cyclists of all levels, from recreational cyclists to keen cyclists. The routes vary in length from 25 to 100 kilometres and take you past beautiful places in the municipality of Halderberge and its surroundings. Along the way, you can enjoy nature, historical buildings, nice restaurants and cosy villages. Along each cycling route, there are several surprise posts where you will receive something tasty.
Sights
During the four-day cycling event, you will pass several places of interest. For example, you will cycle along The Basilica of Oudenbosch, an imposing building that resembles St Peter's Basilica in Rome. You can also visit the Oudenbosch Arboretum, a beautifully landscaped botanical garden with many unusual plants and trees. Or look around at the former boys' boarding school Saint Louis one of Oudenbosch's largest structures. The starting point of all cycle routes is at Bovendonk. This is a masterpiece by Pierre Cuypers now a hotel and conference centre.
Activities
Besides the cycling itself, there are also various activities to experience during the four-day bicycle event. For example, you can take part in a city walk with a guide who tells you everything about the history and peculiarities of Oudenbosch along the way. After cycling, you can of course cool off in the water at water play park Splesj. With several swimming pools, slides and a spray park, you will not be bored. During the weekend of the four-day cycling event, there are also cosy party evenings where you can enjoy live music and good food and drinks.
Children's activities
For children, there are also several activities to experience during the four-day cycling event. For example, there is a children's route with fun assignments and games along the way. After cycling, children can also jump on the bouncy cushions and there are changing activities such as face painting, balloons and children's games. If you want to experience even more adventure now take a look at the flying museum where all planes are still regularly in the air, find an outlet during one of the escape rooms or go on an adventure in the climbing park at Maple Farm adventures.
Overnight
During the four-day cycle event in Hoeven, there are several options for staying overnight. For example, you can choose to stay in a hotel or bed & breakfast or on one of the campsites in the municipality of Halderberge or in nearby towns such as Roosendaal or Breda. For example, a popular accommodation location is Holiday Park Molecaten Bosbad Hoeven. This holiday park offers a variety of accommodation. There are also several facilities at the park, such as an outdoor swimming pool and a tennis court, where you can relax after a day of cycling. Another option is Bed & Breakfast De Luijenbergh in Oud Gastel. This cosy B&B is located in rural surroundings and features comfortable rooms and a cosy garden. A full breakfast is served in the morning, so you can start your cycling tour full of energy. If you are still looking for accommodation locations, check out our accommodation page.
Food & drink
There are several options for eating and drinking during the four-day cycle event in Hoeven. Along the way, there are various places to eat and drink. These include cosy cafés and restaurants. Highly recommended are, for example Brasserie Tivoli in Oudenbosch. Located in a former monastery, this brasserie offers a beautiful view of Oudenbosch's basilica. Here you can enjoy a sumptuous lunch, dinner or just a cup of coffee and cake. If you prefer something more luxurious, then Restaurant De Haard in Bosschenhoofd comes highly recommended. This restaurant serves high-level dishes. Besides these aforementioned eateries, there are plenty of other options to food and drink during the Hoeven four-day bike event. There are also several stalls at the start and finish location where you can go for a snack and drink.
In short, there is something for everyone during the four-day cycle event in Hoeven. Whether you like cycling, are interested in history and culture or just looking for a nice day out with the whole family, you will certainly not get bored during the four-day cycle event in Halderberge.