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Cycling through West Brabant's liberation story
Get on your bike, get carried along historic WWII sites in West Brabant and discover the story of The Timberwolves! From now on, you can experience the rich liberation history of West Brabant via the new Timberwolves cycle route. This 91-kilometre route takes you along two tracks past striking locations that played an important role during the liberation of World War II. The cycle route is the tenth in the Liberation Route Brabant series.
The new cycle route is named after the American 104th Infantry Division, better known as the Timberwolves. This division played an important key role in the liberation of West Brabant in the autumn of 1944 and stood out for its exceptional position within the Canadian command. The unique combination of an American division under Canadian command, their strategically important role in the liberation of West Brabant, and their striking professionalism makes the deployment of the Timberwolves a historically unique event in military history.
The cycle route is therefore more than a recreational ride: it is a tribute to the young American soldiers, about 170 of whom died during the liberation of this region. The words of General Terry Allen, commander of the division, still resonate: "Nothing in hell can stop the Timberwolves." Lieutenant Cecil H. Bolton also showed exceptional bravery during the fighting at Standdaardbuiten in 1944. Badly wounded, he led his unit, eliminated enemy positions and returned under his own power. His heroism inspired his men and helped to break the strong German resistance.
Practical information
The route is divided into two parts, Route north (44 km) and Route south (52 km). Both loops are connected via the Brabant cycle junction network and take visitors not only past historical sites, but also through the beautiful, varied landscape of West Brabant. A sign indicating 'Liberation Route' has been placed under each junction board. Cyclists can follow the arrows from one node to another. At special historical locations, monumental signposts - theVectors of Memory by architect Daniel Libeskind - the route. The municipality also Halderberge is part of this impressive northern route.
More information on the route can be found at VisitBrabant. The cycle route map can be ordered online via the webshop from VisitBrabant. The Halderberge cycling route map can be collected from tourist information point in Oudenbosch. Address: Markt 57, 4731 HR Oudenbosch
Click here for more information and to download the route
Liberation Route Brabant
The Liberation Route Brabant is a network of cycling and walking routes that takes you as a holidaymaker along listening columns, monuments, cemeteries and museums. Together, these places tell the gripping story of war, liberation and daily life in occupied Brabant. The initiative is part of Brabant Herinnert, which brings personal stories of the war to life and wants to pass on the memory of this far-reaching period to future generations.
Liberation Route Europe
The Timberwolves Cycle Route through Brabant is part of the Liberation Route Europe, a network of more than 10,000 kilometres of cycling and walking routes across Europe. The routes pass museums, monuments, cemeteries and historic sites that recall the final phase of World War II. With hundreds of sites and stories spread across 12 European countries, the Liberation Route Europe connects the regions where the Allies made their advance in 1943-1945.
Fietsen langs historische WOII-locaties in West-Brabant
Eva Hopstaken van Omnitraveler stapte op de fiets en ging op avontuur langs de Timberwolves fietsroute. Onderweg ontdekte ze de mooiste plekken en beleefde ze het verhaal achter deze unieke tocht.
Benieuwd naar haar ervaringen? Lees het inspirerende verhaal hier.
Photography: Björn Snelders | Visit Brabant