Round walk Abdij Koningshoeven in Berkel-Enschot – Our Monastery Path

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North Brabant

Tilburg

Round walk Abdij Koningshoeven in Berkel-Enschot – Our Monastery Path

Moderate

4.1

(30)

hikers

Round walk Abdij Koningshoeven in Berkel-Enschot – Our Monastery Path

02:54

11.5km

20m

Hiking

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…

Last updated: June 12, 2024

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 10.5 km for 25 m

Waypoints

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17 m

Trappist monastery, Koningshoeven Abbey

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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 …

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5.35 km

Old Town Hall Tilburg

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It is a former palace built in 1849 on behalf of King Willem II.

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5.52 km

Saint Dionysius Church (Heikese Church)

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Beautiful church with a story. Information can be read on the side next to the entrance.

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7.12 km

Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Broekhoven

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This church is dedicated to Our Lady of Good Counsel, was designed by Jan van der Valk and was completed in 1913. The church is a cross between a traditional cruciform church and a central building.

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8.39 km

Our Lady of the Road Monument

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Provides information board about the life of the influential pastor de Brouwer. It is at the entrance of the beautiful Leijpark in Tilburg.

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8.92 km

Leijpark Tilburg

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The Leijpark is a city park in English landscape style, designed by Leonard Springer, landscape architect and dendrologist. The design dates from 1919 and was constructed between 1934 and 1939 as a work creation project.

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9.92 km

Villa Dennenhaghe

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Striking house, currently used as an office. Unfortunately it cannot be viewed.

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11.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.31 km

2.53 km

2.21 km

431 m

Surfaces

5.42 km

4.91 km

1.14 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 23 October

12°C

8°C

73 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

November 24, 2023,Avontuurlijk rondje Tilburg

Friday November 24, 2023.
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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February 26, 2025,Kloosterleven Tilburg

Tour of monastic life Tilburg
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.
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The Trappist monastery was founded in 1880 as a refuge for French

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