Moerputten Boardwalk – Moerputten Bridge loop from 's-Hertogenbosch
Moerputten Boardwalk – Moerputten Bridge loop from 's-Hertogenbosch
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Moerputten Boardwalk – Moerputten Bridge loop from 's-Hertogenbosch
04:14
16.8km
20m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 6, 2026
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Start point
Train Station
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4.02 km
Moerputten Boardwalk
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Moerputtenbrug
In 1890 the Langstraat railway line 's-Hertogenbosch-Lage Zwaluwe was put into use. The track ran through the wet low moor area of the Moerputten and therefore two bridges were built: the Moerputtenbrug and the Venkantbrug. The 600 meter long railway bridge is a beautiful example of industrial heritage from the 19th century. The huge, stately colossus consists of a riveted, iron construction that rests on 35 masonry pillars.
Source: Staatsbosbeheer.nl
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4.46 km
Information boards and a rest area at the start of the bridge.
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4.78 km
Moerputten Bridge
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The original Moerputtenbrug was built in 1881 and served as an important connection for both passenger trains and freight transport. At the time, it was a technical feat due to the length of the bridge and the complex construction. The bridge consisted of several pillars that supported the track above the marshes and the water.
During the Second World War, in 1944, the bridge was blown up by the Dutch resistance to stop the advancing German troops. After the war, however, the bridge was rebuilt and put back into use.
Although the Langstraatspoorlijn was closed to train traffic in the 1970s, the Moerputtenbrug has been preserved as an important industrial heritage.
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6.50 km
Butterfly Observation Deck (Vlinderbellevue)
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7.01 km
Boardwalk
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13.4 km
Drongelens Kanaal
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15.6 km
Palace Bridge
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Update: the elevators that go diagonally up and down have been permanently decommissioned and (are being) replaced by regular elevators. Too bad.
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16.6 km
Golden Dragon Fountain, Den Bosch
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16.8 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.76 km
5.46 km
1.99 km
1.97 km
662 m
Surfaces
7.99 km
4.80 km
2.73 km
791 m
500 m
< 100 m
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